Jeremiah 19

Jeremiah 19:1

H. Jeremiah and the Earthen Flask (Chap. 19)19:1-9 Jeremiah is told to take an earthen flask out to the city dump, and there proclaim to the kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem that God is about to smash Judah because of its idolatry and human sacrifices. The Valley of the Son of Hinnom will become the Valley of Slaughter. In the siege of Jerusalem cannibalism will be practiced. 19:10-15 In breaking the flask, the prophet pictures the havoc and destruction to be caused by the Babylonians. Burial places will be scarce, and the houses where idolatry was practiced will be defiled. Jeremiah returns to the temple court and repeats the fact that judgment is about to fall because the people refuse to hear God’s words and repent.