Jeremiah 23:13 meaning and explanation

“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray.

Jeremiah 23:13, Berean Standard Bible

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Jeremiah 23 records God's indictment of the leaders of His people, spoken through the prophet. Here the LORD names Samaria, capital of the northern kingdom that fell to Assyria in 722 BC after generations of Baal worship.

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