Who was Jeremiah in the Bible?

Biblical prophet

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Anathoth
-585

The story of Jeremiah

in Hebrew: ירמיהו

Jeremiah was a prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible, who lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of five different kings. He was born in the town of Anathoth, which was near Jerusalem. Jeremiah is one of the most well-known prophets in the Bible, known for his prophecy of the Babylonian captivity and the destruction of Jerusalem. He is also famous for his Lamentations, which were written after the destruction of the city. Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet while still a young man, and he was tasked with warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their idolatry and sin. Despite being opposed and rejected by many, he persevered in his mission and continued to speak out against the corrupt leadership and the idol worship of the people. Jeremiah's prophecy of the Babylonian captivity was fulfilled when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem and took many of the people of Judah into captivity. During this time, Jeremiah continued to preach and write, and his messages of hope and encouragement helped sustain the people during their difficult time in Babylon. Jeremiah died at an unknown age and the exact circumstances of his death are not recorded in the Bible. However, tradition states that he was stoned to death by his own people for his unpopular messages. Despite the challenges he faced, Jeremiah's legacy as a prophet and a faithful servant of God endures to this day, and his messages continue to offer comfort and guidance to those who read and study his words.

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Biography

⭐Position held

Prophet, Cohen

Place of birth

Anathoth

💀Date of death

-585

Place of death

Egypt

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Did you know?

How many times Jeremiah was mentioned in the bible?

Jeremiah appears 147 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Jeremiah begins in the Bible?

Jeremiah first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 23, verse 31. Read the full chapter

How popular is Jeremiah as a baby name?

Jeremiah is ranked 92 in the list of most popular baby boy names in the US in 2023.

FAQ

Jeremiah was a prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible, who lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of five different kings. He was born in the town of Anathoth, which was near Jerusalem. Jeremiah is one of the most well-known prophets in the Bible, known for his prophecy of the Babylonian captivity and the destruction of Jerusalem. He is also famous for his Lamentations, which were written after the destruction of the city. Jeremiah was called by God to be a prophet while still a young man, and he was tasked with warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their idolatry and sin. Despite being opposed and rejected by many, he persevered in his mission and continued to speak out against the corrupt leadership and the idol worship of the people. Jeremiah's prophecy of the Babylonian captivity was fulfilled when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem and took many of the people of Judah into captivity. During this time, Jeremiah continued to preach and write, and his messages of hope and encouragement helped sustain the people during their difficult time in Babylon. Jeremiah died at an unknown age and the exact circumstances of his death are not recorded in the Bible. However, tradition states that he was stoned to death by his own people for his unpopular messages. Despite the challenges he faced, Jeremiah's legacy as a prophet and a faithful servant of God endures to this day, and his messages continue to offer comfort and guidance to those who read and study his words.

Jeremiah was mentioned 147 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 23, verse 31.

The father of Jeremiah is Hilkiah.

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