Jeremiah
Prophet of God, delivering messages to the exiles in Babylon.
Jeremiah writes a letter to the exiles in Babylon, instructing them to settle down, seek the peace of the city, and trust in God's future plans for them.
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Key Figures — Jeremiah 29
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The Exiles
Recipients of Jeremiah's letter, living in Babylon.
The exiles are instructed to build houses, plant gardens, and seek the welfare of the city where they are held captive, as they await God's promised restoration.
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Divine author of the plans for the exiles, promising hope and a future.
God assures the exiles through Jeremiah that He has plans for their welfare and not for evil, to give them a future and a hope.
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