Jeremiah 22:11-12

Jeremiah 22:11-12

[11] For thus saith  the LORD  touching  Shallum  the son  of Josiah  king  of Judah,  which reigned  instead of Josiah  his father,  which went forth  out of this place;  He shall not return  [12] But he shall die  in the place  whither they have led him captive,  and shall see  this land  no more.

What does Jeremiah 22:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

King Shallum (Jehoahaz) was a case in point. The Egyptians had taken him captive, and he would never return to the Promised Land. Jeremiah prophesied that he would die in captivity, which he did-as the first ruler of Judah to die in exile (cf. 2 Kings 23:34).