Jeremiah 32-33, Proverbs 12:15-28

This part of the text may be a little confusing, so let me give a little historical context. The Babylonian siege began after King Zedekiah had been in office for nine years. This siege was lifted for a small window of time when the troops caught word that an Egyptian army was approaching. During this break, Zedekiah arrested Jeremiah because he was encouraging the men of Judah to surrender, but God commanded Jeremiah to tell them to do exactly that, to surrender. During this time, the Lord sends Jeremiah’s cousin to sell Him property, and at the Lord’s direction, Jeremiah buys it. Confused about the transaction, Jeremiah turns to the Lord for clarity.