Jeremiah 36:24 kjva — Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words."

— Jeremiah 36:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 36 — Context

21

So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out of Elishama the scribe’s chamber. And Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king.

22

Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.

23

And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.

24

Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.

25

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.

26

But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the Lord hid them.

27

Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying,

Jeremiah 36:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 36:24 say?
Jeremiah 36:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.”
Where is Jeremiah 36:24 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 36:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 36, verse 24.
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 36:24.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 36:24 in?
Jeremiah 36:24 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 36:24?
Jeremiah 36:24 reads (KJVA): “Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.” 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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