Jeremiah 36:23

And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 36:29–31 Historical context

Jeremiah 36:29-31 records God's judgment directly because of the scroll burning. This cross-reference shows the consequence: Jehoiakim's line will be cut off.

Jeremiah 36:4 Historical context

Jeremiah 36:4 records the writing of the scroll that Jehoiakim later cuts and burns, directly linking the preparation to its destruction.

Jeremiah 28:10 shows Hananiah breaking Jeremiah's yoke, a physical rejection of God's message parallel to Jehoiakim burning the scroll.

Psalm 50:17 Allusion

Psalm 50:17 says the wicked 'cast my words behind you.' Jehoiakim literally casts the scroll into the fire—a vivid fulfillment of that description.

Isaiah 28:14 addresses scoffing rulers — Jehoiakim, a king who scoffs at God's word, is exactly such a ruler.

Proverbs 29:1 says a stiff-necked person who rejects reproof will be suddenly broken — Jehoiakim fits that description.

Proverbs 21:30 states no wisdom or counsel can prevail against the Lord — Jehoiakim's futile attempt illustrates this.

Proverbs 13:13 warns that despising the word brings destruction — Jehoiakim's burning of the scroll exemplifies this fate.

Proverbs 19:21 contrasts human plans with God's purpose — Jehoiakim's plan to destroy the scroll cannot thwart God's will.

Mark 14:63 Parallel

Mark 14:63 shows the high priest tearing his clothes at Jesus' claim—an act of outrage mirroring Jehoiakim's violent rejection of God's word.

Zechariah 1:4 rebukes the fathers who did not heed the prophets; Jehoiakim's burning of the scroll mirrors that stubborn rejection.

2 Chronicles 34:27 shows Josiah humbling himself upon hearing God's word, a direct contrast to Jehoiakim's proud destruction of the scroll.

2 Kings 23:37 Historical context

2 Kings 23:37 summarizes Jehoiakim's evil reign, providing the overarching condemnation for his act of burning the scroll.

Proverbs 1:30 depicts those who reject counsel and despise reproof. Jehoiakim's scroll-burning literally acts out this rejection of God's word.

In Proverbs 1:30, the foolish 'would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof.' Jehoiakim's cutting and burning the scroll embodies that rejection.

Deuteronomy 29:19-21 warns against hearing covenant words yet blessing oneself stubbornly. Jehoiakim's cutting and burning the scroll mirrors that stubborn self-assurance.

Psalm 119:161 speaks of princes persecuting without cause while the psalmist stands in awe of God's word—Jehoiakim exemplifies such persecution.

Isaiah 66:5 Parallel

Isaiah 66:5 describes those who hate and cast out the faithful while claiming to glorify God—Jehoiakim's burning of the scroll fits this pattern.

1 Kings 22:27 shows Ahab imprisoning Micaiah to silence him. Jehoiakim's burning of the scroll is another form of silencing God's message.

In 1 Kings 22:8, King Ahab hates Micaiah for prophesying evil. Jehoiakim similarly hates God's word, destroying the scroll instead of heeding it.