Bible Explorer · Event · c. 605 BC

Baruch Reads Jeremiah's Scroll in the Temple

On a nationwide fast day in Jerusalem, Baruch reads Jeremiah's words of repentance from the upper chamber of Gemariah son of Shaphan in the ears of all the assembled people.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 605 BC · Note: Public fast day proclamation in the fifth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah.

Scripture References

Jeremiah 36:9-19

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