Jeremiah 21:1

The word which came unto Jeremiah from the Lord, when king Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur the son of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying,

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 32:1–3 Historical context

Jeremiah 32:1-3 shows Zedekiah later imprisoning Jeremiah for prophesying the city's fall — a direct consequence of the same siege context.

In Jeremiah 37:3, the same Zephaniah son of Maaseiah is sent again by King Zedekiah to Jeremiah—parallel mission.

Jeremiah 39:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 39:1 records the actual siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in Zedekiah's ninth year — the event that prompted the inquiry in this verse.

Jeremiah 52:1–3 Historical context

Jeremiah 52:1-3 summarizes Zedekiah's evil reign and rebellion against Babylon, explaining why the siege described here occurred.

Jeremiah 52:24 Historical context

Jeremiah 52:24 records Zephaniah as second priest captured by Babylon—continuation of his story.

Jeremiah 37:17 shows Zedekiah later secretly asking Jeremiah for a word, repeating his pattern of anxious inquiry.

Jeremiah 38:14 records another private consultation by Zedekiah, continuing his habit of seeking God's word while fearing obedience.

Jeremiah 37:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 37:1 introduces Zedekiah's reign, providing the historical background for this verse where he seeks Jeremiah's counsel.

2 Kings 25:18-21 parallels Jeremiah 52:24, naming Zephaniah the second priest taken captive.

2 Chronicles 36:10–13 Historical context

2 Chronicles 36:10-13 details Zedekiah's rebellion and his refusal to humble himself before Jeremiah — directly expanding the context of this inquiry.

2 Kings 24:17 Historical context

2 Kings 24:17 tells how Nebuchadnezzar made Mattaniah (Zedekiah) king — the origin of the ruler consulting Jeremiah here.

2 Kings 24:18 Historical context

2 Kings 24:18 gives Zedekiah's age and reign length — specific biographical details of the king in this verse.

2 Chronicles 36:12 states King Zedekiah did not humble himself before Jeremiah—thematic link to the sending context.