Jeremiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah who wrote the book of Jeremiah. His name means “exaltation of the Lord.” Below is a basic chronology of his 40+ year ministry, a list of his oracles by the reign of the king, and a list by event.
Jump to: by King; ** By Event **
Chronology
| BC 640 | Josiah becomes king of Judah at age 8- the last godly king | 2Chron 34:1. |
| 628 | Josiah begins to purge Judah of idols in his 12th year | 2Chron 34:3. |
| 627 | The Lord first speaks to Jeremiah in 13th year of Josiah. | Jer 1:1. |
| 622 | Book of the Law found in House of God | 2Chr 34:8; 2Chr 34:14 |
| 612 | Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is sacked | |
| 609 | King Josiah killed at Megiddo by Neco of Egypt Jehoahaz king for 3 months Jehoiakim made king by Pharah Neco | 2Chr 35:20-25; 2Chr 36:1-3; 2Chr 36:4. |
| 605 | Battle of Carchemish Nebuchadnezzar defeats Egypt & Assyria 1st deportation of Jews to Babylon – Daniel in this group | Jer 46:2; Dan 1:1-7. |
| 604 | Jeremiah’s scroll read to Jehoiakim and burnt | Jer 36. |
| 601 | Jehoiakim rebels against Babylon | 2Ki 24:1. |
| 598 | 2nd deportation; Babylonian invasion takes Jerusalem, deports Ezekiel & 10,000; Zedekiah replaces Jehoiachin | 2Ki 24:12-17; 2Chr 36:6. |
| 593 | Zedekiah summoned to Babylon | Jer 51:59. |
| 588 | Fall of Jerusalem. Gedaliah appointed governor of Judah. Gedaliah assissinated by Ishael Refuges flee to Egypt, taking Jeremiah with them 3rd deportation to Babylon | Jer 39:1-18; Jer 40:5-6; Jer 41:2; Jer 42-43; Jer 52:30. |
| 561 | Jehoiachin released from prison | Jer 52:31-34. |
| 539/8 | Babylon falls to the Medes and Persians Cyrus the Persian liberates the captives | Dan 5:30; Ezra 1:1-4 |
This chart is gratefully compiled from 2 sources: preceptaustin.org & Jeremiah by Derek Kidner
By ruling King
| Reign | King of Judah | Scripture |
| 640-609 BC | Josiah | Most of Jeremiah chapters 1-6 |
| 609 BC | Jehoahaz (Shallum) | 3 months; Jeremiah 22:10-12 |
| 609-598 BC | Jehoiakim (Jeconiah, Coniah) | Jer 7-20; Jer 25-26; Jer 35-36; Jer 46:1-12; Jer 47:1-7; Jer 49:1-39. |
| 598-597 BC | Jehoiachin | Jer 22-23 |
| 597-586 | Zedekiah | Jer 21; Jer 24; Jer 27-34; Jer 37-44; Jer 46:13-28; Jer 50:1-46; Jer 51:1-64. |
By Event
| Event | Kings | Jeremiah | Lamentations |
| Siege of Jerusalem | 2Ki 25:1-2 | Jer 39:1-3; Jer 52:4-5. | Lam 2:20-22; Lam 3:5-7. |
| Famine | 2Ki 25:3 | Jer 37:21; Jer 52:6. | Lam 1:11 Lam 1:19; Lam 2:11-12; Lam 2:19-20; Lam 4:4-5; Lam 4:9-10; Lam 5:9-10. |
| Flight of army and king | 2Ki 25:4-7 | Jer 39:4-7; Jer 52:8-11. | Lam 1:3; Lam 1:6; Lam 2:2; Lam 4:19-20. |
| Burning of palace, temple, city | 2Ki 25:8-9 | Jer 39:8; Jer 52:13. | Lam 2:3-5; Lam 4:11; Lam 5:18. |
| Breaching of city walls | 2Ki 25:10 | Jer 33:4-5; Jer 52:7. | Lam 2:7-9. |
| Exile of people | 2K 25:11-12 | Jer 28:3-4; Jer 39:9-10. | Lam 1:1; Lam 1:4-5; Lam 1:18; Lam 2:9; Lam 2:14; Lam 3:2; Lam 3:19; Lam 4:22; Lam 5:2. |
| Temple looted | 2Ki 25:13-15 | Jer 51:51 | Lam 1:10; Lam 2:6-7. |
| Execution of leaders | 2Kings 25:18-21 | Jer 39:6 | Lam 1:15; Lam 2:2; Lam 2:20. |
| Vassal status of Judah | 2Ki 25:22-25 | Jer 40:9 | Lam 1:1; Lam 5:8-9. |
| Failure expected foreign help | 2Ki 24:7 | Jer 27:1-11; Jer 37:5-10. | Lam 4:17; Lam 5:6. |
Series: Questions Jeremiah Answered
Resources: Jeremiah Resources
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