Jeremiah 1:1

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 1:1

BSB
These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
AKJV
The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:
CPDV
The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin.
ERV
The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:
NHEB
The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:
SMT
The words of Jeremiah son of Hillkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Commentary for Jeremiah 1:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 1:1
Summary
Jeremiah's prophetic ministry introduced chronologically
Place
Anathoth, Benjamin
Event
Jeremiah's identity established
Estimated Time Period
c. 627 BC
Category
Narrative