Jeremiah 44:5

But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 44:17–21 Historical context

Jeremiah 44:17-21 records the people's defense of their idolatry—the specific sin they refused to turn from in this verse.

In Jeremiah 7:24, the same refusal to listen and stubborn hearts is described — reinforcing the pattern of disobedience in Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 25:4 uses nearly identical language—'you have not listened'—reinforcing the same complaint of ignored prophets.

Jeremiah 29:19 repeats the charge: they did not listen to God's words sent by prophets, exactly matching this verse.

Jeremiah 35:15 echoes the same call to turn from evil and the same refusal to listen, a refrain in Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 43:4 records a specific instance of Israel's disobedience — refusing to stay in Judah — mirroring the general refusal to listen here.

Jeremiah 19:13 condemns the same idolatry (offerings on roofs) earlier, showing this sin was repeatedly warned against.

In Revelation 2:21, Jezebel refuses repentance just as Judah here ignores God's call—same pattern of stubborn unrepentance.

In Zechariah 7:11, the people refuse to pay attention and stop their ears — the same stubborn rejection described in Jeremiah.

In 2 Chronicles 36:16, the people mock God's messengers and despise his words — exactly the rejection described in Jeremiah.

In Psalm 81:11-13, God laments that Israel would not listen — mirroring the same disobedience and divine longing as in Jeremiah.

Isaiah 48:4 Parallel

In Isaiah 48:4, God calls Israel obstinate with iron necks — the same stubborn refusal to listen as in Jeremiah.

In Isaiah 48:18, God wishes they had paid attention — highlighting the missed blessing from the same disobedience seen in Jeremiah.

In Zechariah 7:11, the people refuse to pay attention and stop their ears — the same stubborn rejection described in Jeremiah.

2 Chronicles 33:10 says God spoke to Manasseh and the people paid no attention—same pattern of ignored warnings.

Zechariah 1:4 quotes the former prophets' call to repent, but the fathers did not hear — directly echoing this persistent refusal to listen.

Daniel 9:6 Parallel

Daniel 9:6 is a corporate confession of not listening to the prophets — the same pattern of disobedience that Jeremiah laments here.

Ezekiel 3:19 shows the prophet's duty when the wicked do not turn — highlighting the consequence for the messenger when the people refuse to listen.

Ezekiel 3:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 3:7 describes Israel's stubborn refusal to listen — they have a hard forehead and stubborn heart — exactly the same rejection of God's word.

2 Chronicles 24:19 describes God sending prophets and the people not listening—identical refusal as here.

2 Chronicles 36:15 emphasizes God's persistent sending of messengers, highlighting the patience they rejected here.

Revelation 2:22 announces judgment after unrepentance, mirroring the consequence of the refusal described here.