It took me about 11 minutes to read this passage. In 18:18-23 Jeremiah learns of a plot to attack him and tear him down, maybe even kill him. These plotters are tired of hearing the truth. They only want to hear “good” news, not reality. Where does Jeremiah turn? He turns to God with his case. He asked the Judge of all judges to consider all that is being said, and rule rightly. He calls on God to deliver him from the danger that he is facing. Jeremiah pleads with God to take his place of judgment. His words remind me of the words of David as he ran from Saul. Both David and Jeremiah knew that the best response to any threat is to take the threat to God and allow God to mete out his judgment on the guilty.
Stuart
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