Jeremiah 36:20 meaning and explanation

So the officials went to the king in the courtyard. And having stored the scroll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, they reported everything to the king.

Jeremiah 36:20, Berean Standard Bible

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The officials have just heard Baruch read Jeremiah's scroll, and they respond with fear (verse 16). Here they leave the temple area for the palace courtyard, first securing the scroll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, then reporting its contents to King Jehoiakim.

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