Jeremiah 13:20

The Passion Translation

Lift up your eyes and see the Babylonians coming from the north. What will become of the cities of Judah? Like a beautiful flock of lambs, they were entrusted to your care.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:28

A king glories in the number of his loyal followers, but a dwindling population spells ruin for any leader.

Jeremiah 1:14

Then Yahweh said: “This means disaster will boil over from the north, and calamity will spill over everyone living in this land.

Jeremiah 1:15

Listen! I, Yahweh, declare that I am about to summon all the armies of the northern kingdoms. Their kings will come and set up their thrones at the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack its walls and all the other cities of Judah.

Jeremiah 10:22

Look, there is news to report! There’s a roar and a rumble coming from the north, coming to make the cities of Judah a rubble and turn it into a den of jackals.

Jeremiah 13:17

If you will not listen, I will weep bitterly in secret from the depths of my soul because of your stubborn pride. My eyes gush with copious tears running down my face, because the flock of Yahweh is taken captive.

Jeremiah 23:2

Therefore, this is what I, Yahweh, the God of Israel, say to the shepherds of my people: You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and failed to take care of them. So, I will be sure to take care of you and deal with you for your evil,” Yahweh declares.

Jeremiah 25:37

and their peaceful meadows are reduced to silence because of Yahweh’s furious anger.

Jeremiah 6:22

This is what Yahweh has said: “Look! They’re coming! Warriors approach from the north. From the remote parts of the earth, a great nation is preparing for war.