Introduction to Jeremiah

G.Summary: God’s word to the scribe Baruch (45:1-5)

V.Prophecies against the Nations (46:1-51:64)

A.Egypt (46:1-28)

B.The Philistines (47:1-7)

C.Moab (48:1-47)

D.The Ammonites (49:1-6)

E.Edom (49:7-22)

F.Damascus (49:23-27)

G.Kedar and Hazor (49:28-33)

H.Elam (49:34-39)

I.Babylon (50:1-51:64)

VI.Epilogue: The Fall of Jerusalem (52:1-34)

Under Ashurbanipal, Assyrians capture and destroy Babylon. 649

Birth of Jeremiah 640?

Ashurbanipal (668-629) rules over a declining Assyrian Empire that experienced revolts (642) and contributed to the assassination of Amon of Judah (641) and the rise of Amon’s son Josiah (641-609).

Initial reforms of Josiah 631

Jeremiah is called to be a prophet; he warns of an invasion from the north. 626

Second phase of Josiah’s reforms when the book of the law is found in the temple 622

Under Nabopolassar (626-605), Asshur and Nineveh fall, marking the end of the Assyrian Empire. 612

Babylonians and Medes take Harran from what remained of Assyrian forces. 610

Jeremiah’s temple sermon 609

Josiah killed by the Egyptians at Megiddo 609

Josiah’s son, Jehoahaz II, succeeds him and is deposed; he’s replaced by his brother, Jehoiakim. 609

Nebuchadnezzar attacks Jerusalem and leads citizens of Judah into exile. 605, 597, 586, 582

Jehoiakim makes a decision to turn from his alliance with Egypt and submit to Nebuchadnezzar. 604

Jehoiakim ignores Jeremiah’s warning and turns back to Egypt for support after Egypt defeats Babylon at Migdol. 601

A reinforced Babylonian army approaches Judah; Jehoiakim dies. 598

Jehoiachin succeeds his father, Jehoiakim, and reigns three months and ten days. 597

Jehoiachin and Judah’s queen mother are brought to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. 597

Zedekiah succeeds Jehoiachin; reigns 597-586

Ezekiel is exiled in Babylon. 597