Jeremiah 29:16 continues the same letter, addressing those left behind in contrast to the exiles.

Jeremiah 36:25 shows Gemariah pleading for the scroll — the same Gemariah who carries this letter to Babylon.

Jeremiah 36:10 mentions Gemariah son of Shaphan, another son of the same scribal family involved in Jeremiah's ministry.

Jeremiah 26:24 mentions Ahikam son of Shaphan — Shaphan is also father of Elasah, one of the letter carriers.

Jeremiah 39:14 mentions Gedaliah son of Ahikam (son of Shaphan) — same family as Elasah, a carrier of this letter.

2 Kings 22:8 introduces Shaphan and Hilkiah — the same families as the carriers of this letter (Elasah and Gemariah).

2 Kings 22:12 lists Ahikam son of Shaphan and Hilkiah — the same families as the letter carriers.

2 Chronicles 34:8 has Shaphan sent to repair the temple; here his son Elasah is sent to deliver a letter — both are royal commissions.

Ezekiel 8:11 mentions Jaazaniah son of Shaphan — Shaphan also fathered Elasah who carries this letter.