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Jeremiah 23:5-8
The Righteous Branch
November 30, 2025
Overview & Insights
“I will raise up for David a righteous Branch... and this is the name by which he will be called: The Lord is our righteousness.” (Jeremiah 23:5-6)
The previous chapter issued an oracle against Zedekiah, and now the prophet continues the diatribe against Judah’s kings. At first the oracle is addressed to the “king of Judah” without specification (22:1–10). After this initial speech Jeremiah addresses Shallum (22:11–17 also know as Jehoahaz, who ruled for only a few months in 609 B.C.). Then (22:18–23) he turns his attention to Jehoiakim (609–597 B.C.), followed by Jehoiachin, who ruled only a few months in Jerusalem before he was taken away in captivity to Babylon and replaced by Zedekiah, the last king of Judah (597–586 B.C.). In essence, these oracles cover the post-Josianic kings who ruled during the period of Jeremiah’s prophetic activity.
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Commentary
Jeremiah 23 Commentary: The Righteous Branch, Verse by Verse Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik on the coming righteous Branch of David, 'The LORD Our Righteousness,' and the new exodus.
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the shepherd-and-king oracle, including the righteous Branch of verses 5 and 6.
Jeremiah 23 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse study hub with word notes on the Branch, the messianic title, and the promised regathering.
Jeremiah 23:5 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compared side by side on the days coming when God raises a righteous Branch for David.
Background & Word Study
Jeremiah 23:5 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text with parsing and Strong's numbers, including tsemach (Branch) and the name 'The LORD our Righteousness.'
Jeremiah 23 | Sefaria Library Sefaria
The Hebrew with JPS translation and linked classical Jewish commentary on the false shepherds and the righteous Branch.
Book of Jeremiah | Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary book overview giving the setting of Jeremiah's oracles of judgment and restoration.
Book of Jeremiah Summary | Watch an Overview Video BibleProject
BibleProject's overview places the promise of a righteous king within Jeremiah's message to a collapsing kingdom.
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