Conspiracy
The Conspiracy against the Covenant
- 11:2 “this Covenant” - Jeremiah apparently had a copy in his hands, placing
this after the lost books of the Covenant were found while repairing the
Temple. Deuteronomy 27:14-26
- 11:7 “again and again” - we see much repetition in Jeremiah, but also
from other prophets over five centuries. The Lord is slow to anger.
Psalm 103:8
- 11:9 “there is a conspiracy” - God is a conspiracy theorist.
- 11:10 “returned to the sins” - Josiah read the Law in their presence,
and many wept. But most secretly planned to continue in sin despite
the efforts of the King.
- 11:15 “so many evil schemes” - despite a godly King, Baal worship was so
addictive, they contrived to do it while still claiming the protection of
Jehovah. “then you rejoice” - rejoicing in their evil, thinking they
could have it both ways.
- 11:16 “set it on fire” - as a farmer might burn a diseased tree. “With a
mighty roar” - like a modern flame thrower.
The Conspiracy against Jeremiah
- 11:18 “You showed me their deeds” - Jeremiah had no idea of the hit job
until God showed him, likely in a vision like the prophetic visions.
- 11:19 “that his name be not remembered” -
- 11:21 “you must not prophesy or you will die” - by Arkancide. Jeremiah’s
message was spoiling the narrative. “people of Anathoth” - Jeremiah’s
hometown, a Levitical city, political leaders as well as priests.
- 11:23 “no remnant” - the leaders of this conspiracy would be completely
destroyed, with no descendants.