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Elishama the secretary was there, along with Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Acbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> he went down to the king’s house, into the secretary’s chamber, and all the officials were sitting there: Elishama the secretary, Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, Elnathan the son of Achbor, Gemariah the son of Shaphan, Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the officials. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> he went down to the scribe’s chamber in the king’s palace, where all the officials were sitting: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36.htm">King James Bible</a> Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/36.htm">New King James Version</a> he then went down to the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber; and there all the princes were sitting—Elishama the scribe, Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, Elnathan the son of Achbor, Gemariah the son of Shaphan, Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> he went down to the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber. And behold, all the officials were sitting there—Elishama the scribe, Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, Elnathan the son of Achbor, Gemariah the son of Shaphan, Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> he went down to the king&#8217s house, into the scribe&#8217s chamber. And behold, all the officials were sitting there— Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> he went down to the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber. And, behold, all the officials were sitting there—Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he went down to the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber. And behold, all the officials were sitting there—Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> he went down to the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber; and behold, all the princes were sitting there: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, Elnathan the son of Achbor, Gemariah the son of Shaphan, Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the [other] princes. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> he went down to the scribe’s chamber in the king’s palace. All the officials were sitting there—Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> he went down to the scribe&#8217s chamber in the king&#8217s palace. All the officials were sitting there—Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes were sitting there, to wit, Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Baruch finished reading, Micaiah went down to the palace. His father Gemariah was in the officials' room, meeting with the rest of the king's officials, including Elishama, Delaiah, Elnathan, and Zedekiah. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he went down to the scribe's room in the king's palace where all the scribes were sitting. The scribe Elishama, Delaiah (son of Shemaiah), Elnathan (son of Achbor), Gemariah (son of Shaphan), Zedekiah (son of Hananiah), and all the other officials were there. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he went to the royal palace, to the room of the court secretary, where all the officials were in session. Elishama, the court secretary, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials were there. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> he went down to the palace, to the scribe's office, where all the officials were sitting. Elishama the scribe, Shemaiah's son Delaiah, Achbor's son Elnathan, Shaphan's son Gemariah, Hananiah's son Zedekiah, and all the other officials were there. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> he went down to the scribe?s chamber in the king?s palace, where all the officials were sitting: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. <a href="/net/jeremiah/36.htm">NET Bible</a> He went down to the chamber of the royal secretary in the king's palace and found all the court officials in session there. Elishama the royal secretary, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials were seated there. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's room: and look, all the officials were sitting there, Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the officials. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/web/jeremiah/36.htm">World English Bible</a> he went down into the king’s house, into the scribe’s room; and behold, all the princes were sitting there, Elishama the scribe, Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, Elnathan the son of Achbor, Gemariah the son of Shaphan, Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he goes down [to] the house of the king, to the chamber of the scribe, and behold, there all the heads are sitting: Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan son of Acbor, and Gemariah son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the heads. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he goeth down to the house of the king, unto the chamber of the scribe, and lo, there are all the heads sitting: Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan son of Acbor, and Gemariah son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the heads. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will go down to the house of the king to the scribe's chamber, and behold, there all the chiefs sitting, Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan son of Achbor, and Gemariah son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the chiefs.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He went down into the king's house to the secretary's chamber: and behold all the princes sat there, Elisama the scribe, and Dalaias the son of Semeias, and Elnathan the son of Achobor, and Gamarias the son of Saphan, and Sedecias the son of Hananias, and all the princes. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he descended to the house of the king, to the treasury of the scribe. And behold, all the leaders were sitting there: Elishama, the scribe, and Delaiah, the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan, the son of Achbor, and Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah, the son of Hananiah, and all the leaders. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Bible</a> So he went down to the house of the king, into the scribe’s chamber, where the princes were meeting in session: Elishama, the scribe; Delaiah, son of Shemaiah; Elnathan, son of Achbor; Gemariah, son of Shaphan; Zedekiah, son of Hananiah; and the other princes. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he went down to the king’s house, into the secretary’s chamber; and all the officials were sitting there: Elishama the secretary, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the officials.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He went down from the king's house to the scribes' chamber; and he saw all the princes seated there: Elishama the scribe, and Belaiah the son of Shemaiah and Eliathan the son of Achbor and Gemariah the son of Shaphan and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah and all the princes. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he came down from the house of the King to the arched chamber of the Scribe, and he saw there all the Princes sitting: Elishama the Scribe and Daliah, son of Shemaiah, and Elithan, son of Abkur, and Gamaria, son of Shaphan, and Tsedeqia, son of KhananYah and all the Princes<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber; and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he went down to the king's house, into the house of the scribe: and, behold, there were sitting there all the princes, Elisama the scribe, and Dalaeas the son of Selemias, and Jonathan the son of Acchobor, and Gamarias the son of Saphan, and Sedekias the son of Ananias, and all the princes. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=11240" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Jeremiah's Scroll Read in the King's House</a> 11When Micaiah son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the LORD from the scroll, 12<a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">he went down</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh- (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3957.htm" title="3957: liš·kaṯ (N-fsc) -- Room, chamber, hall, cell. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building.">chamber</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">in the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">palace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: haś·śā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·šə·ḇîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">were sitting:</a> <a href="/hebrew/476.htm" title="476: ’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- God has heard, the name of several Isr. From 'el and shama'; God of hearing; Elishama, the name of seven Israelites.">Elishama</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1806.htm" title="1806: ū·ḏə·lā·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has drawn, five Isr. Or Dlayahhuw; from dalah and Yahh; Jah has delivered; Delajah, the name of five Israelites.">Delaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇe·nōš- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: ma‘·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">of Shemaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/494.htm" title="494: wə·’el·nā·ṯān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has given, the name of several Isr. From 'el and nathan; God giver; Elnathan, the name of four Israelites.">Elnathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5907.htm" title="5907: ‘aḵ·bō·wr (N-proper-ms) -- Mouse, an Isr., also an Edomite. Probably for akbar; Akbor, the name of an Idumaean and of two Israelites.">of Achbor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1587.htm" title="1587: ū·ḡə·mar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah has accomplished, two Isr. Or Gmaryahuw; from gamar and Yahh; Jah has perfected; Gemarjah, the name of two Israelites.">Gemariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8227.htm" title="8227: šā·p̄ān (N-proper-ms) -- A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax. From saphan; a species of rock-rabbit, i.e. Probably the hyrax.">of Shaphan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6667.htm" title="6667: wə·ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah is righteousness, six Isr. Or Tsidqiyahuw; from tsedeq and Yahh; right of Jah; Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites.">Zedekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">of Hananiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: haś·śā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the other officials.</a> 13And Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/22-10.htm">2 Kings 22:10-11</a> Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. / When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">2 Chronicles 34:18-19</a> Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. / When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a> At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Nehemiah 8:8-9</a> So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. / Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. <a href="/isaiah/29-11.htm">Isaiah 29:11-12</a> And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” / Or if the scroll is handed to one unable to read, he will say, “I cannot read.” <a href="/isaiah/30-8.htm">Isaiah 30:8-9</a> Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever. / These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. <a href="/ezekiel/2-7.htm">Ezekiel 2:7</a> But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17</a> “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Daniel 9:2</a> in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a> So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-20</a> Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ... <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a> And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, see, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.Elishama.<a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">Jeremiah 36:20,21</a> And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king… <a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Jeremiah 41:1</a> Now it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, and the princes of the king, even ten men with him, came unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and there they did eat bread together in Mizpah.Elnathan.<a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Jeremiah 36:25</a> Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.<a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Jeremiah 26:22</a> And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.<a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12,14</a> And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, … Gemariah.<a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm">Jeremiah 36:10,11</a> Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD, in the chamber of Gemariah the son of Shaphan the scribe, in the higher court, at the entry of the new gate of the LORD'S house, in the ears of all the people… <a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">2 Kings 22:3,12</a> And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying, … Hananiah.<a href="/jeremiah/28-1.htm">Jeremiah 28:1</a> And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Elnathan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Gemariah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-17.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-4.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-12.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-23.htm">Scribe's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-32.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-9.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-21.htm">Zedekiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">Chamber</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Delaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Elnathan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Gemariah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-14.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-22.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Scribe's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-14.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-22.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-22.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-3.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-1.htm">Zedekiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 36</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/36-1.htm">Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">and publicly to read it.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah, </a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/36-14.htm">send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it.</a> 19. <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah.</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll.</a> 27. <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">Jeremiah denounces his judgment.</a> 32. <a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Baruch writes a new copy.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This setting underscores the importance of the events unfolding, as it was a place where official documents were handled. The palace, likely in Jerusalem, was the heart of Judah's political and religious life, emphasizing the gravity of Jeremiah's message being brought to the attention of the nation's leaders.where all the officials were sitting The presence of officials indicates a formal gathering, possibly a council or meeting. These officials were influential figures in the kingdom, responsible for advising the king and implementing policies. Their presence highlights the seriousness of the situation, as the words of Jeremiah were being scrutinized by those in power.Elishama the scribe Elishama held a prominent position as a scribe, responsible for recording and preserving important documents. Scribes were educated and respected, often serving as intermediaries between the king and the people. Elishama's involvement suggests that the message was being given due consideration and was being officially documented.Delaiah son of Shemaiah Delaiah's mention, along with his lineage, indicates his status and possibly his family's influence. Lineage was important in ancient Israel, often determining one's role and authority. His presence signifies the involvement of established families in the governance of Judah.Elnathan son of Achbor Elnathan is noted elsewhere in scripture as a figure involved in significant political events (<a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">2 Kings 24:8</a>). His father's name, Achbor, suggests a family with a history of service to the monarchy. Elnathan's role in this context points to the interconnectedness of political and prophetic events in Judah.Gemariah son of Shaphan Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, is part of a family known for its reformist tendencies, as Shaphan was involved in King Josiah's reforms (<a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">2 Kings 22:3-14</a>). This connection may imply a sympathetic ear towards Jeremiah's message, as his family had a history of supporting religious reform.Zedekiah son of Hananiah Zedekiah's mention, along with his father's name, provides insight into the political landscape of the time. Hananiah is a name associated with other biblical figures, and Zedekiah's role here may reflect the complex dynamics between prophetic messages and political power.and all the other officials The inclusion of "all the other officials" suggests a comprehensive assembly of the kingdom's leadership. This phrase emphasizes the collective responsibility and potential impact of the decisions made by these leaders in response to Jeremiah's prophetic message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elishama_the_scribe.htm">Elishama the Scribe</a> A royal scribe, likely responsible for recording and preserving important documents. His presence indicates the official nature of the events. 2. <a href="/topical/d/delaiah_son_of_shemaiah.htm">Delaiah son of Shemaiah</a> An official in the king's court, possibly a counselor or advisor, representing the political and administrative structure of Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elnathan_son_of_achbor.htm">Elnathan son of Achbor</a> Another official, previously mentioned in Jeremiah as having a role in bringing the prophet Uriah back to King Jehoiakim, indicating his influence and authority. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gemariah_son_of_shaphan.htm">Gemariah son of Shaphan</a> A scribe and son of Shaphan, who was a supporter of Jeremiah, suggesting a possible ally within the court. 5. <a href="/topical/z/zedekiah_son_of_hananiah.htm">Zedekiah son of Hananiah</a> An official whose presence underscores the involvement of the king's advisors in the unfolding events. 6. <a href="/topical/t/the_scribe's_chamber.htm">The Scribe’s Chamber</a> Located in the king’s palace, this was a place where official documents were read and recorded, highlighting the formal setting of the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_word_in_governance.htm">The Importance of God's Word in Governance</a> The presence of officials and scribes highlights the role of God's word in guiding national leadership. Believers should advocate for biblical principles in governance. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_delivering_god's_message.htm">Courage in Delivering God's Message</a> Baruch's reading of Jeremiah's words to the officials demonstrates courage. Christians are called to boldly proclaim God's truth, even in challenging environments. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Influence of Godly Heritage</a> Gemariah's connection to Shaphan suggests the impact of a godly legacy. Families should strive to pass down faith and biblical values to future generations. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scribes_and_record_keepers.htm">The Role of Scribes and Record Keepers</a> The scribes' chamber signifies the importance of preserving God's word. Believers should prioritize studying and safeguarding Scripture in their lives. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a> The varied responses of the officials remind us of the need for discernment in leadership. Christians should pray for leaders to seek and heed God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36</a> <a href="/q/how_trust_baruch's_account_in_jer._45_1.htm">In Jeremiah 45:1, how can we trust Baruch's firsthand account if there is little external evidence confirming his role or even his existence?</a> <a href="/q/why_a_second_scroll_in_jeremiah_36.htm">If God commanded Jeremiah to write these prophecies, why was there a need for a second scroll after the first was destroyed? (Jeremiah 36:2, 28-32)</a> <a href="/q/jehoiachin's_reign_duration.htm">How long did Jehoiachin reign? (2 Kings 24:8 vs. 2 Chronicles 36:9)</a> <a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_micah_3_12's_timing.htm">In Micah 3:12, the destruction of Jerusalem is foretold--how do skeptics explain discrepancies with other accounts or timelines of Jerusalem's fall?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) And, lo, all the princes sat there.--The following particulars may be noted as to the princes thus named. Elishama may have been identical with the prince of that name in <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm" title="But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah.">2Kings 25:25</a>, and, if so, was the grandfather of a man who afterwards plays a conspicuous part in the history of the prophet's life (Jeremiah 41) He appears to have taken a purely official line, as scribe, standing neutral between the prophet and his opponents. Delaiah (the name signifies "the Lord delivers," and is found as that of a priest in the time of David, <a href="/1_chronicles/24-18.htm" title="The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.">1Chronicles 24:18</a>) joins Elnathan and Gemariah in pleading against the king's destruction of the prophetic roll. The name Shemaiah, which appears here as that of his father, is found in <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm" title="Afterward I came to the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay you; yes, in the night will they come to slay you.">Nehemiah 6:10</a> as belonging to a son of Delaiah, and this probably indicates relationship. On Elnathan, the son of Achbor, see Note on <a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm" title="And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.">Jeremiah 26:22</a>. On Gemariah, see Note on <a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm" title="Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD, in the chamber of Gemariah the son of Shaphan the scribe, in the higher court, at the entry of the new gate of the LORD's house, in the ears of all the people.">Jeremiah 36:10</a>. Of Zedekiah nothing more is known, unless his father Hananiah be the prophet who opposes Jeremiah in <a href="/context/jeremiah/28-1.htm" title="And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spoke to me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,">Jeremiah 28:1-17</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - He went down (see on Jeremiah 26:10). Sat there. In deliberation on the affairs of the state. Elishama the scribe. Gemariah, then, had a colleague. So in Solomon's cabinet (if the word may be used) there were two soferim, or secretaries, one perhaps for the civil and one for the military business (<a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a>; comp, <a href="/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25</a>). Elnathan. Mentioned already, <a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Jeremiah 26:22</a>. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>he went down וַיֵּ֤רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the scribe’s הַסֹּפֵ֔ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate chamber לִשְׁכַּ֣ת (liš·kaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> Room, chamber, hall, cell in the king’s הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king palace, בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house where שָׁ֔ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the officials הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince were sitting: יֽוֹשְׁבִ֑ים (yō·wō·šə·ḇîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָ֣ע (’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_476.htm">Strong's 476: </a> Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites the scribe, הַסֹּפֵ֡ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate Delaiah וּדְלָיָ֣הוּ (ū·ḏə·lā·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1806.htm">Strong's 1806: </a> Delaiah -- 'Yah has drawn', five Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇe·nōš-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shemaiah, שְׁ֠מַעְיָהוּ (ma‘·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites Elnathan וְאֶלְנָתָ֨ן (wə·’el·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_494.htm">Strong's 494: </a> Elnathan -- 'God has given', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Achbor, עַכְבּ֜וֹר (‘aḵ·bō·wr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5907.htm">Strong's 5907: </a> Achbor -- 'mouse', an Israelite, also an Edomite Gemariah וּגְמַרְיָ֧הוּ (ū·ḡə·mar·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1587.htm">Strong's 1587: </a> Gemariah -- 'Yah has accomplished', two Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shaphan, שָׁפָ֛ן (šā·p̄ān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8227.htm">Strong's 8227: </a> A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax Zedekiah וְצִדְקִיָּ֥הוּ (wə·ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6667.htm">Strong's 6667: </a> Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hananiah, חֲנַנְיָ֖הוּ (ḥă·nan·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the other officials. הַשָּׂרִֽים׃ (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:12 He went down into the king's house (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>