Yirmeyah 29:29

29 And Tzephanyah the kohen read this sefer in the oznayim of Yirmeyah HaNavi.

Yirmeyah 29:29 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 29:29

And Zephaniah the priest read this letter
Of Shemaiah's to him, and the other priests: in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet:
whether out of good will, to let him know who were his enemies abroad; or out of ill will, to stir up the people against him; or in pretence of proceeding equitably with him; not taking him up, and punishing him before he brought the accusation and charge against him; and acquainted him who were his accusers, and what evidence there was, and heard what he had to say in his own defence whether one or the other is uncertain; however, by this means Jeremiah came to the knowledge of Shemaiah's letter.

Yirmeyah 29:29 In-Context

27 Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Yirmeyah of Anatot, which maketh himself a navi to you?

28 For therefore he sent unto us in Bavel, saying, This captivity is long; build ye batim (houses), and dwell in them; and plant gannot (gardens), and eat the fruit of them.

29 And Tzephanyah the kohen read this sefer in the oznayim of Yirmeyah HaNavi.

30 Then came the Devar Hashem unto Yirmeyah, saying,

31 Send to all them of the Golus, saying, Thus saith Hashem concerning Shemaiyah the Nechelami; Because that Shemaiyah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in sheker;