Jeremiah 29:16

Know that thus saith the Lord of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 29:3 Historical context

Jeremiah 29:3 identifies the envoys who carried the letter — setting the historical context for the message about the king and people in Jerusalem in 29:16.

Jeremiah 24:2 introduces the bad figs representing those left in Jerusalem — the very group condemned in 29:16 as not going into exile.

Jeremiah 38:2 warns that those who stay in Jerusalem will die — matching the judgment in 29:16 on the king and people who did not go into exile.

Jeremiah 38:3 foretells Jerusalem's capture by Babylon — the same fate awaiting the king and people mentioned in 29:16.

Jeremiah 38:17–23 Historical context

Jeremiah 38:17-23 records Jeremiah's plea to King Zedekiah — the very king on the throne of David addressed in 29:16.

Jeremiah 24:8 identifies the same group—the king and those who remained—as bad figs destined for doom, directly parallel to 29:16.

Jeremiah 37:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 37:17 records Jeremiah telling Zedekiah he will be captured by Babylon, fulfilling the judgment on the king in 29:16.

Jeremiah 22:2 addresses the same 'king on David's throne' with a warning, providing background to the judgment in 29:16.

Ezekiel 17:12-21 details the fate of King Zedekiah, who remained in Jerusalem, showing the downfall Jeremiah warns about.

Ezekiel 21:9-27 portrays the sword of Babylon against Jerusalem and its king, illustrating the judgment Jeremiah declares.

Ezekiel 22:31 declares God's wrath poured out on Jerusalem's inhabitants, confirming the judgment Jeremiah warns about.

Ezekiel 24:1-14 uses the boiling pot parable to depict Jerusalem's siege, paralleling the judgment Jeremiah pronounces.

Ezekiel 11:21 declares judgment on those who stay in Jerusalem and follow abominations, matching the group Jeremiah warns.