CONTENTS
The Chapter opens with the account of Jeremiah's being called to the ministry. He is instructed by two visions. The Lord's commands to him, and his promise to be with him.
The Prophet opens the Chapter with his name and family. Jeremiah's name is not without signification, for it implies, being raised by the Lord: and he was eminently so, as the sequel of this chapter showeth. He mentions his family also and place: perhaps, by way of proof, that he was of the priesthood order. Anathoth was a small city or village, a little distance from Jerusalem.