Jeremiah 21:3
“Then Jeremiah said to them, “Tell Zedekiah:”
What does Jeremiah 21:3 mean?
Jeremiah has just been asked by King Zedekiah's officials to inquire of God on their behalf, since the Babylonian army is closing in on Jerusalem. Rather than going directly to the king, Jeremiah delivers his response through these messengers, positioning himself as a faithful intermediary between God and the reluctant ruler. This brief verse marks a turning point where Jeremiah is about to speak an unwelcome truth: God will not rescue them the way they hope, because their actions have brought them to this place. It's a moment of courage wrapped in obedience, as Jeremiah prepares to tell a desperate king something he doesn't want to hear.