New International VersionIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
New Living TranslationDuring the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king in Judah, the LORD gave this message to Jeremiah:
English Standard VersionIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Berean Standard BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
King James BibleAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
New King James VersionNow it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying:
New American Standard BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
NASB 1995In the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
NASB 1977And it came about in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Legacy Standard BibleNow it happened that in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,
Amplified BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Christian Standard BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Holman Christian Standard BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
American Standard VersionAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying,
Contemporary English VersionDuring the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah, the LORD said to me, "Jeremiah,
English Revised VersionAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIn the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim, son of King Josiah of Judah, the LORD spoke his word to Jeremiah. He said,
Good News TranslationIn the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah, the LORD said to me,
International Standard VersionIn the fourth year of the reign of Josiah's son King Jehoiakim of Judah, this message came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
NET BibleThe LORD spoke to Jeremiah in the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was ruling over Judah.
New Heart English BibleIt happened in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
World English BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word has been to Jeremiah from YHWH, saying,
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying:
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, son of Josiah king of Judah, this word being to Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, that this word came to Jeremias by the Lord, saying:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd it happened in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, the king of Judah: it happened that this word came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying:
New American BibleIn the fourth year of Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
New Revised Standard VersionIn the fourth year of King Jehoiakim son of Josiah of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd it was in the fourth year of Yoiqim, son of Yoshiah, King of Judea, this word was on Jeremiah from before LORD JEHOVAH, saying: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying:
Brenton Septuagint TranslationIN THE FOURTH YEAR OF JOAKIM son of Josias king of Juda, the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
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Context Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the Temple1In the fourthyearof Jehoiakimsonof Josiahkingof Judah,thiswordcametoJeremiahfrom the LORD:2“Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today.…
Cross References 2 Kings 22:3-20Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— ...
2 Chronicles 34:14-28While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD given by Moses. / And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. / Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. ...
Jeremiah 25:1-3This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows: / “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened.
Jeremiah 1:2The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,
Jeremiah 45:1This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch son of Neriah when he wrote these words on a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah:
2 Kings 23:1-3Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.
2 Chronicles 35:1-19Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ...
Jeremiah 29:1This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.
Jeremiah 32:1-2This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. / At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.
Jeremiah 26:1-6At the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: / “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. / Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds. ...
Jeremiah 51:59-64This is the message that Jeremiah the prophet gave to the quartermaster Seraiah son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah in the fourth year of Zedekiah’s reign. / Jeremiah had written on a single scroll about all the disaster that would come upon Babylon—all these words that had been written concerning Babylon. / And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you get to Babylon, see that you read all these words aloud, ...
Daniel 9:2in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.
2 Kings 24:1-2During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.
2 Chronicles 36:5-8Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ...
Jeremiah 25:8-11Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words, / behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. / Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. ...
Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 25:1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, thatwas the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; Jeremiah 35:1 The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying, 2 Kings 24:1,2 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him… Jump to Previous FourthJehoiakimJehoi'akimJeremiahJosiahJosi'ahJudahWordJump to Next FourthJehoiakimJehoi'akimJeremiahJosiahJosi'ahJudahWordJeremiah 36 1.Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,5.and publicly to read it.11.The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah,14.send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it.19.They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah.20.The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll.27.Jeremiah denounces his judgment.32.Baruch writes a new copy.In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of JudahThis time frame places the events around 605 BC, a significant period in Judah's history. Jehoiakim was a vassal king under the influence of Egypt and later Babylon, reflecting the political instability of the time. His reign marked a departure from the reforms of his father, Josiah, who was known for his faithfulness to God. This period was characterized by increasing pressure from Babylon, leading to the eventual exile. The fourth year of Jehoiakim is also notable for the Battle of Carchemish, where Babylon defeated Egypt, shifting the balance of power in the region. this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD
Jeremiah, a prophet called by God, often received direct revelations from the LORD, emphasizing the divine origin of his messages. This phrase underscores the authority and authenticity of the prophetic word, distinguishing it from human opinion. The phrase "word of the LORD" is a common biblical expression indicating a message from God, often carrying warnings, instructions, or promises. Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to communicate God's will to the people of Judah, calling them to repentance and warning of impending judgment due to their disobedience. This divine communication highlights the ongoing relationship between God and His chosen people, despite their rebellion. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution. 2. JehoiakimThe son of Josiah and king of Judah during this time. His reign was marked by disobedience to God and political turmoil. 3. JosiahThe father of Jehoiakim and a former king of Judah, known for his reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. 4. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 5. The LORDThe covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates His will and judgment through His prophets. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceJeremiah 36:1 reminds us of the importance of listening to God's word. Just as Judah faced consequences for ignoring God's commands, we too must heed His instructions in our lives. God's SovereigntyThe passage underscores God's control over history. Despite human rebellion, God's plans and purposes will prevail. The Role of ProphetsProphets like Jeremiah were chosen to deliver God's messages, often in difficult circumstances. We are called to be faithful messengers of God's truth in our own contexts. Historical Context MattersUnderstanding the historical and cultural background of biblical texts enriches our comprehension and application of Scripture. Repentance and HopeEven in the face of judgment, God offers opportunities for repentance and restoration. We should always seek to turn back to God and encourage others to do the same. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:1?
2.How does Jeremiah 36:1 demonstrate God's timing in delivering His messages?
3.What role does obedience play in Jeremiah's actions in Jeremiah 36:1?
4.How can we discern God's voice like Jeremiah in today's world?
5.How does Jeremiah 36:1 connect with God's faithfulness throughout Scripture?
6.How can we apply Jeremiah's example of faithfulness in our daily lives?
7.What historical events led to the writing of Jeremiah 36:1?
8.How does Jeremiah 36:1 reflect God's communication with prophets?
9.What is the significance of the fourth year of Jehoiakim in Jeremiah 36:1?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36?
11.What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah?
12.How likely is it that Jehoiakim and his officials quickly learned of Jeremiah's prophecies to act swiftly, given the slow communication of the time? (Jeremiah 36:22–24)
13.Jeremiah 45:5 promises Baruch personal safety; is there any historical documentation that confirms or disputes Baruch’s eventual fate and well-being?
14.Why was Jehu the seer’s message (2 Chronicles 19:2) not documented in other contemporary sources if it was crucial enough to confront a king?What Does Jeremiah 36:1 Mean In the fourth year“In the fourth year…” (Jeremiah 36:1) fixes the moment in real history—about 605 BC. That date matters because: • It marks the same year Babylon defeated Egypt at Carchemish (Jeremiah 46:2), signaling Judah’s political tipping point. • Jeremiah had already preached for nearly two decades (compareJeremiah 25:3), so this verse shows God’s patience before judgment. • The fourth year of Jehoiakim is also noted inJeremiah 25:1 andDaniel 1:1, tying the prophet’s words to events that shaped Daniel’s exile.
of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of JudahGod names the ruler so no reader can miss the covenant context. • Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:36–24:6) reversed many of his father Josiah’s reforms, shedding innocent blood (Jeremiah 22:13–17). • By placing Jeremiah’s message under this king’s reign, the verse contrasts Josiah’s responsive heart (2 Chronicles 34:31) with Jehoiakim’s hardened one (Jeremiah 26:20–23). • Mentioning “king of Judah” reminds us God still viewed the throne through His promises to David (2 Samuel 7:16), even when the occupant was disobedient.
this word came to JeremiahScripture describes revelation as something that “comes,” underscoring that Jeremiah did not invent it. • Similar language appears inJeremiah 1:2, 11:1, and 30:1, showing a consistent pattern of God initiating every oracle. • The phrase highlights Jeremiah’s role as faithful messenger (Jeremiah 1:7), not author of personal opinion. • It also explains why the prophet could endure opposition; the word did not originate with him, so he could not withhold it (Jeremiah 20:9).
from the LORDThe source settles the authority question: the message is divine, not human. • “LORD” (Yahweh) points to the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses (Exodus 3:15) and guaranteed His word would perform His purpose (Isaiah 55:11). • Because all Scripture is “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16),Jeremiah 36:1 carries the same weight today as when first spoken. •2 Peter 1:21 affirms that prophets “spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit,” explaining how Jeremiah could deliver an error-free message.
summaryJeremiah 36:1 anchors God’s warning in verifiable time, under a specific king, through a known prophet, with divine authority. The verse reminds us that God speaks into real history, calls individual leaders to account, raises faithful messengers, and guarantees that His word is both trustworthy and timely. XXXVI. (1)The fourth year of Jehoiakim . . .--The prophetic message that follows is brought by the date thus given into close contact with Jeremiah 25, and it is a reasonable inference that we have in that chapter the substance of part, at least, of what was written by Baruch from the prophet's dictation inJeremiah 36:4. The contents exactly agree with the description of the prophecy given here inJeremiah 36:2.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew In the fourthהָרְבִיעִ֔ת(hā·rə·ḇî·‘iṯ)Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 7243:Fourth, a fourthyearבַּשָּׁנָ֣ה(baš·šā·nāh)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141:A yearof Jehoiakimלִיהוֹיָקִ֥ים(lî·hō·w·yā·qîm)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3079:Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelitessonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Josiahיֹאשִׁיָּ֖הוּ(yō·šî·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2977:Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israeliteskingמֶ֣לֶךְ(me·leḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A kingof Judah,יְהוּדָ֑ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelitesthisהַזֶּה֙(haz·zeh)Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088:This, thatwordהַדָּבָ֤ר(had·dā·ḇār)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causecameוַֽיְהִי֙(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, betoאֶֽל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toJeremiahיִרְמְיָ֔הוּ(yir·mə·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414:Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelitesfrom the LORD:יְהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel
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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:1 It happened in the fourth year (Jer.) |
