Jeremiah 27:12

“I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah, etc.] At the same time that he delivered the above message from the Lord to the ambassadors of several nations, who were then residents in Zedekiah’s court, or however in Jerusalem: according to all these words; the same things, and much in the same language, he said to the king of Judah, as to the messengers of the nations: saying; as follows: bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; you, O king, your nobles, and your people. Zedekiah was set upon the throne by the king of Babylon, was a tributary to him, and had took an oath to be faithful to him; and yet was now meditating rebellion against him; and was consulting and entering into a…”

“I spake also--translate, "And I spake," &c. Special application of the subject to Zedekiah.”

“27:12-15 The terms of God’s decree (27:4-11) applied to Judah as much as to the surrounding nations.”

“Zedekiah: Jer 27:3, Jer 28:1, Jer 38:17; Ch2 36:11-13; Pro 1:33; Eze 17:11-21 Bring: Jer 27:2, Jer 27:8 Jeremiah 27:13”

“To King Zedekiah Jeremiah addressed words of like import, saying: "Bring your necks into the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and ye shall live. Jer 27:13. Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by sword, famine, and pestilence, as Jahveh hath spoken concerning the people that will not serve the king of Babylon? Jer 27:14. And hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you: Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon; for they prophesy a lie unto you. Jer 27:15. For I have not sent them, saith Jahveh, and they prophesy in my name falsely, that I might drive you out and ye might perish, ye and the prophets that prophesy unto you." - The discourse addressed…”