Jeremiah 34:6

6 Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,

Jeremiah 34:6 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 34:6

Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words
The threatening, as well as the consolatory ones; he kept back no part of the message he was sent with, but faithfully delivered the whole: unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem;
though he knew it would displease him, and bring himself into trouble, as it did; for upon this he was put into prison.

Jeremiah 34:6 In-Context

4 Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah. Thus saith the LORD of thee: Thou shalt not die by the sword,

5 but thou shalt die in peace; and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former kings who were before thee, so shall they burn incense for thee; and they will lament thee, saying, "Ah, lord!" For I have pronounced the word, saith the LORD.'"

6 Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,

7 when the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish and against Azekah; for these fortified cities remained of the cities of Judah.

8 This is the word that came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, after King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people who were at Jerusalem to proclaim liberty unto them: