father_of_Hilkiah
Father of Hilkiah, Jeremiah's cousin
Biography
The father of Hilkiah is mentioned in Jer.32.7 as the father of the prophet Jeremiah's cousin. Hilkiah approached Jeremiah with an offer to buy a field in Anathoth, their ancestral town, as a matter of right of redemption. This incident occurred during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, and the purchase of the field served as a symbolic act of hope and trust in God's promise of future restoration for the people of Judah.
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In Scripture
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- Jeremiah 32:7
"‘Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum your uncle will come to you, saying, “Buy my field that is in Anathoth; for the right of redemption is yours to buy it.” ’ ”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | H2518N |