Jeremiah 23:13

23:13 The Lord says, 1  “I saw the prophets of Samaria 2 

doing something that was disgusting. 3 

They prophesied in the name of the god Baal

and led my people Israel astray. 4 

1 tn The words “The Lord says” are not in the text, but it is clear from the content that he is the speaker. These words are supplied in the translation for clarity.

2 map For location see Map2-B1; Map4-D3; Map5-E2; Map6-A4; Map7-C1.

3 tn According to BDB 1074 s.v. תִּפְלָּה this word means “unseemly, unsavory.” The related adjective is used in Job 6:6 of the tastelessness of something that is unseasoned.

4 tn Heb “by Baal.”

sn Prophesying in the name of the god Baal was a clear violation of Mosaic law and punishable by death (see Deut 13:1-5). For an example of the apostasy encouraged by prophets of Baal in the northern kingdom of Israel see 1 Kgs 18:16-40.