Jeremias 35:10

10 Then Ananias took the yokes from the neck of Jeremias in the sight of all the people, and broke them to pieces.

Jeremias 35:10 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 35:10

But we have dwelt in tents
Ever since, until very lately, when they had taken up their dwelling in Jerusalem; the reason of which is presently given: and have obeyed, and done according to all Jonadab our father
commanded us;
and should it be objected, that in one point they had not obeyed, in that they had left their tents, and now dwelt in Jerusalem; they had this to say in answer to it, and as the reason of their so doing, as follows:

Jeremias 35:10 In-Context

8 The prophets that were before me and before you of old, also prophesied over much country, and against great kingdoms, concerning war.

9 the prophet that has prophesied for peace, when the word has come , they shall know the prophet whom the Lord has sent them in truth.

10 Then Ananias took the yokes from the neck of Jeremias in the sight of all the people, and broke them to pieces.

11 And Ananias spoke in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus said the Lord; Thus will I break the yoke of the king of Babylon from the necks of all the nations. And Jeremias went his way.

12 And the word of the Lord came to Jeremias, after that Ananias had broken the yokes off his neck, saying,