Hanameel was strictly the first-cousin of Jeremiah. In Hebrew, all the terms of relationship are used in a more loose way than with us.

Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum ... —The teaching of the narrative that follows lies almost on the surface, and is br…

And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy…

The whole of this passage ought to be read together, for the Prophet explains in detail how and by what symbol this prophecy had been confirmed. No…

Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum your uncle shall come
to you Hilkiah, the father of Jer…

Jeremiah, while in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. This was to signify that although Jerusalem was besieged and the whole cou…

1. Here, he consoles them through an action.

   First, he indicates the time of the prophecy by referencing the king's reign: in the…