Explain the personal life of prophet Jeremiah

The personal life of prophet Jeremiah.

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1. He was born in small village called Anathoth

2. His father was Hilkiah, a priest

3. He was knowledgeable in the law of Moses

4. He had a deep sense of love for his people

5. He was called as a prophet when he was a young boy.

6.He was commanded by God not to marry or take part in social functions

7.He suffered opposition and rejection from his people.

8. He fled to Egypt as a refugee after the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.

9. His message was on judgement and restoration

10. He prophesied in Judah before, during and after the exile of Israelites to Babylon from 627BC to 587BC

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johnmulu answered the question on January 9, 2017 at 14:18

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