Late 7th Century BC
The people of Judah were deeply entrenched in idolatry and syncretism, blending the worship of Yahweh with Canaanite and other foreign deities.
Judah was a vassal state under the influence of larger empires, such as Assyria and later Babylon. The political instability was marked by shifting allegiances and the threat of Babylonian conquest.
Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, where the Temple of Solomon was located. This was the center of religious and political life for the Judeans.
The people of Judah believed that the presence of the Temple guaranteed their security, leading to complacency in their spiritual and moral obligations. They engaged in rituals and sacrifices but neglected justice and obedience to God's commands.
Jeremiah