Jeremiah 36:11 nasb — Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the LORD from the book,

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"Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the LORD from the book,"

— Jeremiah 36:11, NASB

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

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Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading from the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house.

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Now in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, in the ninth month, all the people in Jerusalem and all the people who came from the cities of Judah to Jerusalem proclaimed a fast before the LORD.

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Then Baruch read from 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 upper court, at the entry of the New Gate of the LORD'S house, to all the people.

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Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the LORD from the book,

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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.

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Micaiah declared to them all the words that he had heard when Baruch read from the book to the people.

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Then all the officials sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, to Baruch, saying, "Take in your hand the scroll from which you have read to the people and come." So Baruch the son of Neriah took the scroll in his hand and went to them.

Jeremiah 36:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 36:11 say?
Jeremiah 36:11 in the NASB reads: “Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the LORD from the book,”
Where is Jeremiah 36:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 36:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 36, verse 11.
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 36:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 36:11 in?
Jeremiah 36:11 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 36:11?
Jeremiah 36:11 reads (NASB): “Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the LORD from the book,” 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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