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Jeremiah 28:17 kjva — So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month. "

— Jeremiah 28:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 28 — Context

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For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.

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Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The Lord hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie.

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Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the Lord.

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So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.

Jeremiah 28:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 28:17 say?
Jeremiah 28:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month. ”
Where is Jeremiah 28:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 28:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 28, verse 17.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 28:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 28:17 in?
Jeremiah 28:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 28:17?
Jeremiah 28:17 reads (KJVA): “So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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