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Jeremiah 28:9-17

9 But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true.”

10 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah and broke it,

11 and he said before all the people, “This is what the Lord says: ‘In the same way will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations within two years.’” At this, the prophet Jeremiah went on his way.

12 Shortly after the prophet Hananiah had broken the yoke off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah:

13 “Go and tell Hananiah, ‘This is what the Lord says: You have broken a wooden yoke, but in its place you will get a yoke of iron.

14 This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I will put an iron yoke on the necks of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I will even give him control over the wild animals.’”

15 Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies.

16 Therefore, this is what the Lord says: ‘I am about to remove you from the face of the earth. This very year you are going to die, because you have preached rebellion against the Lord.’”

17 In the seventh month of that same year, Hananiah the prophet died.

Cross References for Jeremiah 28:9-17

Deuteronomy 18:22 - If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:22 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 18:22

Malachi 2:4 - And you will know that I have sent you this warning so that my covenant with Levi may continue,... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:4 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:4

Zechariah 2:9 - I will surely raise my hand against them so that their slaves will plunder them. Then you will ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:9

Deuteronomy 13:2 - and if the sign or wonder of which he has spoken takes place, and he says, “Let us follow other... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:2 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:2

Ezekiel 33:33 - “When all this comes true—and it surely will—then they will know that a prophet has been among ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:33 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:33

Jeremiah 4:10 - Then I said, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, how completely you have deceived this people and Jerusalem by... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:10

Jeremiah 6:14 - They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:14

Jeremiah 14:13 - But I said, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, the prophets keep telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:13

Ezekiel 13:10-16 - “‘Because they lead my people astray, saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and because, whe... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10-16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10-16

Jeremiah 8:11 - They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. “Peace, peace,” they say, when... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 8:11

Ezekiel 13:10 - “‘Because they lead my people astray, saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and because, whe... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10