5 figures
Prophet of God delivering a message of warning to Judah.
Jeremiah is commanded by God to stand in the court of the Lord's house and speak all the words that God commands him, warning the people of Judah to repent or face destruction.
Religious leaders opposing Jeremiah's message.
The priests and prophets, along with the people, seize Jeremiah and demand his death for prophesying against the city, showing their resistance to God's message.
Judicial figures who hear the case against Jeremiah.
The officials of Judah come from the king's house to hear the case against Jeremiah, ultimately deciding that he should not be put to death because he spoke in the name of the Lord.
Protector of Jeremiah.
Ahikam supports Jeremiah, preventing him from being handed over to the people to be put to death, demonstrating God's provision and protection for His prophet.
A prophet who also prophesied against Jerusalem.
Uriah prophesied similarly to Jeremiah but fled to Egypt when King Jehoiakim sought to kill him. He was brought back and executed, contrasting with Jeremiah's survival.