Baruch Scribe of Jeremiah

Baruch was the faithful scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah. He wrote down Jeremiah's prophecies on a scroll, which was later burned by King Jehoiakim. Baruch rewrote the scroll with additional material and accompanied Jeremiah to Egypt after Jerusalem's fall.

1. Becomes Jeremiah's Scribe605 BC

   Baruch writes Jeremiah's prophecies on a scroll.

   JER 36:4

2. Public Reading605 BC

   Baruch reads the scroll publicly in the temple.

   JER 36:8-10

3. Before the Officials605 BC

   Officials summon Baruch to read the scroll; they warn him and Jeremiah to hide.

   JER 36:11-19

4. Scroll Burned604 BC

   King Jehoiakim burns the scroll; Baruch rewrites it with additions.

   JER 36:23-32

5. Personal Wordc. 604 BC

   God addresses Baruch's discouragement with a personal message.

   JER 45:1-5

6. Taken to Egypt586 BC

   Baruch is taken to Egypt with Jeremiah after Jerusalem falls.

   JER 43:6