In the midst of this story of warfare we find an interesting story about a man. In this man we will see many of the same characteristics of our own lives.
What do the scriptures say about cremation or burial?
Jeremiah is in prison in Jerusalem. The city is besieged by the Babylonians. According to Jeremiah’s own prophecy, Jerusalem will soon be destroyed and the people of Israel will be taken into captivity. In the midst of this turmoil, the Lord commands Jeremiah to buy a field from his uncle in his hometown of Anathoth. Jeremiah is unlikely to get any benefit from the field, but he is to buy it anyway.
An indepth outline of introductory notes on the Book of Genesis.
The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.