Jeremiah 22:28

Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol? is he a vessel wherein is no pleasure? wherefore are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not?

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 22:24 earlier uses the signet ring metaphor for Jehoiachin’s rejection — here a broken pot.

Jeremiah 22:30 pronounces Coniah childless and without royal offspring—fulfilling the rejection imagery of verse 28.

Jeremiah 22:25 specifies God will hand Coniah to Nebuchadnezzar, naming the agent behind the exile described here.

Jeremiah 48:38 applies the same 'jar no one wants' simile to Moab’s destruction — parallel judgment imagery.

Jeremiah 16:13 uses the same 'cast into a land they do not know' language for all Judah, showing Coniah's fate typifies the nation's exile.

Jeremiah 27:20 Historical context

Jeremiah 27:20 records Nebuchadnezzar's deportation of Jeconiah, giving the historical fulfillment of this exile prediction.

Jeremiah 37:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 37:1 shows Zedekiah reigning in Coniah's place, demonstrating the rejected king's replacement.

Psalm 31:12 Parallel

Psalm 31:12 uses the exact 'broken pottery' image for being forgotten—direct parallel to Coniah's rejection.

Hosea 8:8 Parallel

Hosea 8:8 calls Israel a 'worthless vessel' among nations—same metaphor as Coniah being despised.

Matthew 1:12–16 Historical context

In Matthew 1:12-16, Jeconiah appears in Jesus' genealogy — the rejected pot is included in the Messiah's line, showing redemption.

Romans 9:21-23 explains God's right to make vessels for dishonor—theological basis for Coniah as a despised pot.

2 Timothy 2:20 describes vessels for dishonor—directly parallels Coniah being a despised vessel.

2 Kings 24:8 Historical context

In 2 Kings 24:8, the brief reign of Jehoiachin (Coniah) is recorded — the historical background for his rejection.

Esther 2:6 Historical context

In Esther 2:6, the exile of Jeconiah is mentioned as the event when Mordecai's family was taken — directly linking to Coniah's casting out.

1 Chronicles 3:16 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeconiah appears in the royal genealogy — confirming his place in David's line despite rejection.

2 Chronicles 36:8 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 36:8, Jehoiachin succeeds his father — historical context for the rejection described.