Jeremiah 26

“In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD , saying,” Naming Jehoiakim and Josiah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Thus saith the LORD ; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to…” Naming Judah and Stand keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to…” The line’s distinctive content terms include evil, doings, hearken. Its relationship to verses 2 and 4 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD ; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set…” The line’s distinctive content terms include hearken, LORD, walk. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending them, but…” The line’s distinctive content terms include both, early, hearken. Its relationship to verses 4 and 6 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.” Naming Shiloh keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“So the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD .” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the LORD , saying, This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“When the princes of Judah heard these things, then they came up from the king’s house unto the house of the LORD , and…” Naming Judah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for…” The line’s distinctive content terms include city, ears, people. Its relationship to verses 10 and 12 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this…” Naming Jeremiah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.” The line’s distinctive content terms include good, hand, meet. Its relationship to verses 13 and 15 shows what work it does in this passage.

“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying,” The line’s distinctive content terms include assembly, certain, elders. Its relationship to verses 18 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD , and besought the LORD …” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD , Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjath-jearim, who…” Naming Jeremiah and Kirjath keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him…” Naming Egypt and Jehoiakim keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.” Naming Egypt and Achbor keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and…” Naming Egypt and Jehoiakim keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of…” Naming Ahikam and Jeremiah keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.