Jeremiah's letter to the exiled

Who sent the letter from Jerusalem to the exiled community in Babylon?

• The prophet Jeremiah

• King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon

• The priest Zephaniah

• King Zedekiah of Judah

Answer explanation

The correct answer is The prophet Jeremiah because he sent the letter from Jerusalem to the exiled community in Babylon.

Through whom was the letter sent to Babylon?

• Daniel and Meshach

• Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah

• Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah

• Shadrach and Abednego

Answer explanation

The letter to Babylon was sent through Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah.

What were the exiled community advised to do in Babylon?

• Rebel against King Nebuchadnezzar

• Worship Babylonian gods

• Build houses and live in them, plant gardens and eat their fruit

• Return to Jerusalem immediately

Answer explanation

The exiled community were advised to build houses, plant gardens, and eat their fruit while in Babylon, as mentioned in the text.

For how long did the LORD say Babylon’s years would be before He would take note of the exiled community?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 120 years

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 70 years because the LORD stated that Babylon's years would be 70 before He would take note of the exiled community.

What did the LORD plan for the exiled community's future?

• Conquest of Babylon

• Eternal exile

• Welfare, not for disaster, to give a hopeful future

• Disaster

Answer explanation

The LORD planned welfare, not disaster, to give a hopeful future for the exiled community.

Who were Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah?

• Priests in Babylon

• False prophets

• Kings of Judah

• Messengers of the LORD

Answer explanation

Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah were false prophets, not priests, kings of Judah, or messengers of the LORD.

What was the fate of the false prophets Ahab and Zedekiah in Babylon?

• They were honored by the exiled community

• They became governors

• They returned to Jerusalem

• They were put to death by King Nebuchadrezzar

Answer explanation

Ahab and Zedekiah were put to death by King Nebuchadrezzar, not honored or appointed as governors. They did not return to Jerusalem.

What did Shemaiah the Nehelamite do?

• Led the exiled community back to Jerusalem

• Built a temple in Babylon

• Sent letters in his own name claiming false authority

• Supported Jeremiah's prophecies

Answer explanation

Shemaiah the Nehelamite sent letters in his own name claiming false authority, as mentioned in the Bible.

What was the LORD's response to Shemaiah's actions?

• He and his offspring were to be punished

• He was rewarded with riches

• He was ignored

• He was praised

Answer explanation

The LORD's response to Shemaiah's actions was that he and his offspring were to be punished, making the correct answer choice 'He and his offspring were to be punished'.

What did the LORD declare about the future of the exiled community?

• They would never return to Jerusalem

• They would be forgotten

• He would restore their fortunes and bring them back to Jerusalem

• They would become rulers of Babylon

Answer explanation

The LORD declared that He would restore their fortunes and bring them back to Jerusalem, not that they would never return or be forgotten.