Pentecost Season · Christ the King · Year C
Jeremiah 23:1-6
The Righteous Branch
November 26, 2028
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 on Jeremiah 23:1-6 Working Preacher
Notes how disappointment in human leaders sharpens the longing this text answers.
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Preaching notes on the contrast between failed shepherds and the righteous Branch.
Jeremiah 23 Commentary: False and True Shepherds Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on the shepherd oracle and its Messianic promise.
Jeremiah 23:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the opening woe against the shepherds.
Jeremiah 23 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study notes on the righteous Branch and its royal name.
Jeremiah 23:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew interlinear text for the shepherd and Branch imagery.
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Who is the righteous Branch of Jeremiah 23?
Against faithless shepherds who scatter the flock, God promises a true King from David's line who will reign wisely and do justice, the hope Advent sees fulfilled in Christ.
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