Jeremiah 29:31 delivers the specific prophetic oracle against Shemaiah, directly continuing the introduction in verse 24.

Jeremiah 29:32 adds the detailed punishment of Shemaiah and his descendants, completing the judgment announced in verse 31.

Jeremiah 29:8 warns against listening to false prophets; verse 24 introduces Shemaiah as a concrete example of such a deceiver.

Deuteronomy 13:1 provides the law against false prophets; Shemaiah's actions in chapter 29 violate that standard.