Old Testament · Book 24 of 66
Jeremiah
52 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abdeel
Abdeel was the father of Shelemiah, an official sent by King Jehoiakim to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Achbor
Achbor, also known as Abdon, was an official during the reign of King Josiah of Judah and was involved in the discovery of the Book of the Law and the subsequent religious reforms. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Ahab
Ahab, son of Kolaiah, was a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Ahikam
Ahikam, son of Shaphan, was an official during the reigns of Josiah and Jehoiakim, and he protected Jeremiah from death. Mentioned in 20 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Ai
Ai, an Ammonite city, mentioned in a prophecy against the Ammonites. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 49:3.
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Ararat
Ararat, the mountain range where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 8:4.
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Ashkenaz
Ashkenaz, a kingdom called to join the fight against Babylon in Jeremiah's prophecy. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 51:27.
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Azriel
Azriel was one of the officials sent by King Jehoiakim to arrest the prophet Jeremiah (Jer.36.26). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Azzur
Azzur was the father of Hananiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 28:1.
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Baal-meon
Baal-meon (Beth-baal-meon, Beth-meon, or Beon) was a Moabite town, allotted to Reuben, but later retaken by Moab. Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Baalis
Baalis, the king of the Ammonites, sent Ishmael to assassinate Gedaliah the governor. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 40:14.
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Baruch
Baruch, son of Neriah, served as Jeremiah's scribe and faithfully recorded and delivered his prophecies. Mentioned in 21 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 32:12.
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Benjamin Gate
The Benjamin Gate was a gate in Jerusalem, associated with the tribe of Benjamin. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 20:2.
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Beth-gamul
Beth-gamul was a Moabite town mentioned in Jeremiah's prophecy against Moab, likely destroyed or captured by the Babylonians. (Jeremiah 48:23) Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:23.
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Beth-haccherem
Beth-haccherem was a town in Judah, possibly fortified, mentioned by Jeremiah as a place to raise a signal fire. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Nehemiah 3:14.
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Bezer
Bezer, also called Bozrah, was a Levitical city of refuge in the territory of Reuben. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 4:43.
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Bozrah
Bozrah was an important city in Edom, often mentioned in prophecies of judgment. Mentioned in 7 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 36:33.
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Buz
Buz was an Arabian tribe, possibly descended from Nahor, that was threatened with judgment. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 25:23.
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Caphtor
Caphtor, identified as the island of Crete, was the original homeland of the Philistines and a place visited by the apostle Paul. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:23.
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Carchemish
Carchemish was an ancient city on the Euphrates River where the Babylonians decisively defeated the Egyptians. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Chronicles 35:20.
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Corner Gate
The Corner Gate was a fortified gate in Jerusalem's wall, mentioned in connection with repairs and measurements of the city. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 14:13.
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Covenant
A covenant is a binding relationship God establishes with people by promise. Scripture traces covenants with Noah, Abraham, Israel at Sinai, and David, and the prophets foretell a new covenant that Jesus inaugurates with His blood at the Last Supper.
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Cushi
Cushi was the great grandfather of Jehudi, who was sent to fetch Baruch to read Jeremiah's scroll. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:14.
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Cyprus
Cyprus, also referred to as Kittim and Elishah, was an island in the Mediterranean Sea that played a significant role in the spread of early Christianity. Mentioned in 15 verses across 6 books, first at Numbers 24:24.
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Dedan
Dedan was an Arabian people and region, known for their involvement in trade. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at Isaiah 21:13.
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Delaiah
Delaiah, the son of Shemaiah, was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign who heard Baruch read Jeremiah's scroll. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Diblathaim
Diblathaim, also known as Almon-diblathaim or Beth-diblathaim, was a place where the Israelites camped during their wilderness wanderings. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Numbers 33:46.
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Ebed-melech
Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian eunuch in King Zedekiah's service, rescued the prophet Jeremiah from a cistern and was promised safety by God for his faith. Mentioned in 6 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 38:7.
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Eglath-shelishiyah
Eglath-shelishiyah, a Moabite city whose destruction was prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:5.
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Elasah
Elasah was a messenger who carried Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:3.
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Elealeh
Elealeh, a Moabite city assigned to the tribe of Reuben, later featured in prophecies of Moab's destruction. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Numbers 32:3.
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Elishama
Elishama was the grandfather of Ishmael, who assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:25.
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Elishama
Elishama the secretary was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign in Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Elnathan
Elnathan, the son of Achbor, was a royal official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 26:22.
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Ephai
Ephai the Netophathite was the father of one of the men who came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 40:8.
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Evil-merodach
Evil-merodach was a king of Babylon who released Jehoiachin, the former king of Judah, from prison. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:27.
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Gareb
Gareb, a hill mentioned in Jeremiah 31:39, was located near Jerusalem and was to be included within the city's future boundaries. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 31:39.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, appointed governor of Judah by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem, was assassinated by Ishmael, leading to the flight of the remaining Jews to Egypt. Mentioned in 26 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:22.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, the son of Pashhur, was one of the officials who heard Jeremiah's message and urged King Zedekiah to put him to death. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 38:1.
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Gemariah
Gemariah, the son of Hilkiah, was a messenger sent by King Zedekiah of Judah to deliver a letter to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:3.
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Gemariah
Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign who opposed the burning of Jeremiah's scroll. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:10.
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Geruth Chimham
Geruth Chimham, a lodging place near Bethlehem, served as a temporary refuge for Johanan and his group after the murder of Gedaliah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 41:17.
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Goah
Goah was a place near Jerusalem, mentioned in the context of a prophetic description of the city's future restoration (Jeremiah 31:39). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 31:39.
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Habazziniah
Habazziniah was the grandfather of Jaazaniah, a leader of the Rechabites during Jeremiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:3.
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Hammelech
Hammelech, meaning "the king," was the father of Jerahmeel and Malchijah (or 'Malchiah'), officials mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Hamutal
Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, was the mother of Jehoahaz and Zedekiah, two kings of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 23:31.
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Hanamel
Hanamel, Jeremiah's cousin, sold a field to the prophet as a sign of future restoration during the Babylonian siege. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 32:7.
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Hanan
Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, was associated with the Rechabites and had a chamber in the temple during Jeremiah's time. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:4.
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Hananiah
Hananiah, a false prophet, opposed Jeremiah's prophecies and falsely predicted the end of the Babylonian captivity within two years. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 28:1.
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Hananiah
Hananiah, an official during King Jehoiakim's reign, was present when Baruch read Jeremiah's scroll in the royal secretary's chamber. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Hananiah
Hananiah, the son of Shelemiah, was a gatekeeper who arrested Jeremiah on suspicion of defecting to the Babylonians. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 37:13.
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Hazor
Hazor refers to a region in Arabia, possibly Ituraea, against which Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, launched a military campaign (Jer.49.28,30,33). Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 49:28.
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Hilkiah
Hilkiah, a priest from Anathoth, was the father of the prophet Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 1:1.
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Holon
Holon, a city of Moab mentioned in Jeremiah's oracle against Moab. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:21.
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Hophra
Hophra, also known as Pharaoh Apries, was the king of Egypt during the time of the prophet Jeremiah and the Babylonian invasion of Judah. Mentioned in 18 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 37:5.
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Horonaim
Horonaim, a Moabite city featured in prophecies against Moab. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:5.
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Horse Gate
The Horse Gate, a gate in Jerusalem's wall near the temple. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Nehemiah 3:28.
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Hoshaiah
Hoshaiah, the son of Maaseiah, was one of the military leaders who sought Jeremiah's counsel after the fall of Jerusalem but later disobeyed his prophetic warning. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 42:1.
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Igdaliah
Igdaliah, a man of God, was associated with a chamber in the house of the Lord during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:4.
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Immer
Immer was the name of a priestly division during the time of David, and his descendants served as priests in the post-exilic period. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Chronicles 24:14.
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Irijah
Irijah, a captain, arrested Jeremiah on suspicion of desertion to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 37:13.
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Ishmael
Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, assassinated Gedaliah the governor and led captives to Ammon before being pursued by Johanan. Mentioned in 21 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Jaazaniah
Jaazaniah, the son of Jeremiah, was a Rechabite who was tested by the prophet Jeremiah for his obedience to his ancestor's commands. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:3.
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Jazer Sea
The Sea of Jazer, a poetic reference to the abundant vineyards of Jazer (Jeremiah 48:32). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:32.
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Jehoiada
Jehoiada was appointed as an overseer in the house of the Lord during the time of Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:26.
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Jehucal
Jehucal (or Jucal) was an official during King Zedekiah's reign who opposed the prophet Jeremiah and sought his punishment. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 37:3.
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Jehudi
Jehudi was an official during King Jehoiakim's reign who read Jeremiah's scroll to the king, who then burned it piece by piece. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:14.
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Jerahmeel
Jerahmeel, the son of Hammelech, was one of the officers sent by King Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah of Libnah was the father of Hamutal, who was the mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 23:31.
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, was a Rechabite who was tested by the prophet Jeremiah for his obedience to his ancestor's commands. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:3.
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Jezaniah
Jezaniah, also known as Azariah, was a leader of the Judean forces after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Johanan
Johanan, the son of Kareah, was a prominent Judean military leader who played a significant role in the events following the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Jonadab
Jonadab, the son of Rechab, instructed his descendants to abstain from wine, live in tents, and follow a nomadic lifestyle, which they faithfully observed. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 10:15.
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Jonathan
Jonathan was a scribe who had a house in Jerusalem that was used as a prison. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 37:15.
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Jonathan
Jonathan son of Kareah was one of the army officers who came to Gedaliah at Mizpah after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 40:8.
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Judea
Judea, the southern region of Israel, was the center of Jewish life and culture in biblical times, with Jerusalem as its capital. Mentioned in 53 verses across 12 books, first at Ezra 5:1.
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Kareah
Kareah was the father of Johanan and Jonathan, two military leaders who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 14 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Kiriathaim
Kiriathaim, also known as Kerioth, was a Moabite city later allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Numbers 32:37; Joshua 13:19; Jeremiah 48:1, 23). Mentioned in 8 verses across 6 books, first at Genesis 14:5.
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Kolaiah
Kolaiah, a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Libya
Libya (Put or Pul), a country in North Africa mentioned in various Old Testament prophecies (Ezk.30.5; 38:5; Nam.3.9). Mentioned in 9 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Chronicles 12:3.
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Lud
Lud, a son of Shem and progenitor of the Lydians. Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Genesis 10:22.
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Maacathites
An unnamed son of Hodiah, who was the grandson of Naham's sister. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:34.
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Maaseiah
Maaseiah, a priest, served during the reigns of Kings Zedekiah and Jehoiakim of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 21:1.
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Maaseiah
Maaseiah, along with Ahab, was a false prophet who prophesied lies to the exiles in Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Maaseiah
Maaseiah was an ancestor of Jaazaniah, who was associated with the Rechabites during the reign of Jehoiakim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:4.
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Madmen
Madmen, a place in Moab against which Jeremiah prophesied destruction (Jeremiah 48:2). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:2.
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Mahseiah
Mahseiah was the grandfather of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 32:12.
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Malchiah
Malchiah, son of Pashur, was involved in a plot against Jeremiah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 21:1.
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Mattan
Mattan was the father of Shephatiah, one of the officials who opposed the prophet Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 38:1.
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Memphis
Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Isaiah 19:13; Jeremiah 2:16; 44:1; 46:14, 19; Ezk.30.13, 16; Hosea 9:6). Mentioned in 8 verses across 4 books, first at Isaiah 19:13.
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Mephaath
Mephaath, a Levitical city in the territory of Reuben (Joshua 13:18; 21:37; 1Ch.6.79), later mentioned in a prophecy against Moab (Jeremiah 48:21). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 13:18.
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Micah
Micah, a prophet from Moresheth, prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 26:18.
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Micaiah
Micaiah, the son of Gemariah, reported to the officials about Baruch's reading of Jeremiah's scroll to the people. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 36:11.
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Migdol
Migdol, a place near the Red Sea where the Israelites camped during the Exodus (Exodus 14:2; Numbers 33:7), and a city in Egypt mentioned in prophecies (Jeremiah 44:1; 46:14; Ezk.29.10; 30:6). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Exodus 14:2.
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Minni
Minni, a kingdom mentioned alongside Ararat and Ashkenaz, was called to battle against Babylon. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 51:27.
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Misgab
Misgab, meaning "fortress," was a stronghold in Moab that faced judgment according to Jeremiah's prophecy. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 48:1.
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Moresheth
Moresheth was the hometown of the prophet Micah, located in Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 26:18.
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Nebu-sar-sekim
Nebu-sar-sekim was a high official in Nebuchadnezzar's army when Jerusalem fell. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Nebushazban
Nebushazban, a Babylonian official, was among those who took charge of Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:13.
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Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the Babylonian guard, oversaw the destruction of Jerusalem, the exile of its inhabitants, and the release of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:8.
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Nergal-sar-ezer
Nergal-sar-ezer was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC and probably became king Neriglissar. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Nergal-sar-ezer
Nergal-sar-ezer the Rab-mag was a Babylonian official present at the capture of Jerusalem in 587 BC. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Neriah
Neriah was the father of Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe. Mentioned in 10 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 32:12.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Ishmael, the assassin of Gedaliah the governor. Mentioned in 16 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Jehudi, an official in King Jehoiakim's court. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:14.
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New Gate
The New Gate was a gate in Jerusalem during the time of the prophet Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 26:10.
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Nimrim
Nimrim was a place in Moab known for its waters, which are mentioned in the context of God's judgment on Moab. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Isaiah 15:6.
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On
On, also known as Heliopolis, was an ancient Egyptian city mentioned in the Bible in connection with Joseph's life and prophetic references to Egypt. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 41:45.
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Pashhur
Pashhur, a priest who opposed Jeremiah and was renamed Magor-missabib, meaning "terror on every side." Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 20:1.
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Pashhur
Pashhur, a priest King Zedekiah sent to inquire of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 21:1.
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Pashhur
Pashhur, the son of Gedaliah, one of the officials who opposed Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 38:1.
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Pathros
Pathros was a region in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt) where some Judeans settled after the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Isaiah 11:11.
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People's Gate
The People's Gate was one of the gates of Jerusalem, where the prophet Jeremiah was instructed to proclaim God's message. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 17:19.
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler mentioned among those who would face God's judgment, as prophesied by Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 25:19.
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Potsherd Gate
The Potsherd Gate was a gate in Jerusalem near the Valley of Ben Hinnom, where Jeremiah was instructed to proclaim a message of judgment against Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 19:2.
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Rab-mag
Rab-mag, a Babylonian official, was present at the capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar's army. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Rab-saris
Rab-saris, a Babylonian official, was present at the capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar's army. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Rechab
Rechab was the ancestor of the Rechabites, a nomadic tribe known for their faithfulness to God's commands. Mentioned in 12 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 10:15.
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Riblah
Riblah was a city in Hamath where the Babylonians set up their headquarters during their campaigns against Judah (2Ki. 23:33; 25:6, 20-21; Jer. 39:5-6; 52:9-10, 26-27). Mentioned in 11 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 23:33.
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Samgar
Samgar was a Babylonian official present at the fall of Jerusalem, as recorded in the book of Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 39:3.
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Seraiah
Seraiah served as the high priest during the reign of King Zedekiah and was executed by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Kings 25:18.
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Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, was one of the officers who served under Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Azriel, was one of the men sent by King Jehoiakim to capture Jeremiah and Baruch. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Neriah and brother of Baruch, accompanied King Zedekiah to Babylon and carried a message from Jeremiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 51:59.
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Shallum
Shallum was the uncle of Jeremiah the prophet and the father of Hanamel, who sold a field to Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 32:7.
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Shallum
Shallum was the father of Maaseiah, who was a keeper of the threshold during the time of Jeremiah the prophet. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:4.
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Shelemiah
Shelemiah, the grandfather of Jehudi, who read Jeremiah's scroll to the officials. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:14.
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Shelemiah
Shelemiah was sent with Jerahmeel to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:26.
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Shelemiah
Shelemiah, the father of Irijah, the guard who arrested Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 37:13.
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Shelemiah
Shelemiah, a priest during King Zedekiah's reign; father of Jehucal. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 37:3.
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Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a prophet from Kiriath-jearim who prophesied against Jerusalem during Jehoiakim's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 26:20.
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Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 29:24.
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Shemaiah
Shemaiah, a scribe in the chamber of Elishama during the reign of King Jehoiakim. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Shephatiah
Shephatiah, the son of Mattan, an official during King Zedekiah's reign who opposed Jeremiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 38:1.
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Sibmah
Sibmah was a Moabite town known for its vineyards, allotted to the tribe of Reuben (Num. 32:38; Josh. 13:19) and later mentioned in prophecies concerning Moab (Isa. 16:8-9; Jer. 48:32). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Numbers 32:38.
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Tahpanhes
Tahpanhes (or Tehaphnehes), an Egyptian city where Jewish refugees, including Jeremiah, settled after the destruction of Jerusalem (Jer. 43:7-9; 44:1; 46:14; Ezek. 30:18). Mentioned in 7 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 2:16.
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Tanhumeth
Tanhumeth the Netophathite was one of the leaders who supported Gedaliah's governorship after Jerusalem's fall. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Tema
Tema, an Arabian city and tribe known for its caravans and trade, mentioned in prophetic and poetic texts (Job.6.19; Isa. 21:14; Jer. 25:23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Job 6:19.
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Teman
Teman, a region and town in Edom, named after Esau's grandson, known for its wisdom (Jer. 49:7; Amo.1.12; Obad. 1:9). Mentioned in 6 verses across 5 books, first at Jeremiah 49:7.
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The exile and the return
Babylon burned the temple and carried Judah into exile, apparently ending the line of David. Jeremiah had promised that after seventy years God would bring the people back, and the decree of Cyrus of Persia opened the way home and the rebuilding of the temple.
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Thebes
Thebes, an ancient Egyptian city, known for its wealth and power, mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Jer. 46:25; Ezek. 30:14-16; Nah. 3:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Jeremiah 46:25.
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Tower of Hananel
The Tower of Hananel, a tower in Jerusalem's wall, rebuilt by Nehemiah and mentioned in prophetic visions of the city's restoration (Neh. 3:1; 12:39; Jer. 31:38; Zech. 14:10). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at Nehemiah 3:1.
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Uphaz
Uphaz, a place mentioned in the Bible, known for its high-quality gold (Jer. 10:9; Dan. 10:5). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 10:9.
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Uriah
Uriah was a prophet from Kiriath-jearim who prophesied against Jerusalem and Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim, and was killed for his message. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 26:20.
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Uz
Uz, a region mentioned in the Bible as the homeland of Job, possibly located in Edom or Arabia (Job.1.1; Jer. 25:20; Lam. 4:21). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Job 1:1.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, a false prophet among the exiles in Babylon, was denounced by Jeremiah for his lies and immorality. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Jeremiah 29:21.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, the son of Hananiah, was an official during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 36:12.
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Zephaniah
Zephaniah, a priest during King Zedekiah's reign, was taken captive to Babylon. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:18.
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Zimri
Zimri was a nation mentioned in Jeremiah's prophecy of God's judgment against various nations . Mentioned once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 25:25.
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