And they said to him, “Sit down now, and read it in our hearing.” So Baruch read it in their hearing.
Parallel translations
- WEB They said to him, “Sit down now, and read it in our hearing.” So Baruch read it in their hearing.
- KJV And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. So Baruch read it in their ears.
- BSB “Please sit down,” they said, “and read it in our hearing.” So Baruch read it in their hearing.
- NASB And they said to him, “Sit down, please, and read it to us.” So Baruch read it to them.
- NLT “Sit down and read the scroll to us,” the officials said, and Baruch did as they requested.
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Quick answer
The officials invite Baruch to read Jeremiah's scroll aloud to them, taking its warnings seriously.
Overview
After hearing of the scroll, Judah's princes summon Baruch to read it in their hearing. Their willingness to listen stands in sharp contrast to King Jehoiakim, who will soon burn it. The scene highlights that God's word demands a hearing and confronts every level of society with His claims.
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