JEREMIAH 23

A RIGHTEOUS KING WILL COME FROM THE LINE OF DAVID

Because Israel’s leaders have failed, the people have been driven away and scattered about like sheep. God will raise a righteous king from the line of David who will gather the remnant like a shepherd. Jeremiah is telling about God’s plans to send Jesus as both a gentle shepherd and mighty king.

God opposes the false prophets who tell lies about His character and His plans, saying their path leads only to darkness and disaster. The prophets of the northern kingdom of Israel were prophets of other gods, but Judah had false prophets leading people astray as well, despite their closeness to the temple.

God fills the heavens and the earth with His presence, there is nothing outside of His vision or knowledge. Shame was coming upon the false prophets who spread lies about God.