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Jeremiah 36:23-26
The destruction of the scroll is emblematic of the king's arrogant rejection of its message. Verse 24 tells us the Jewish leaders “were not afraid, nor did they tear their garments.” To add insult to injury, the king orders the arrest of Jeremiah and Baruch, a command that is never executed because God has hidden them (verse 26).
Charles Whitaker
Baruch's Complaint (Part Two)Related Topics: A Tale of Two Complaints | Baruch's Complaint | Destruction of Scroll Emblematic | God's Protection of Jeremiah and Baruch | Tale of Two Complaints
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