Chapter 44 – FAMILIA MUNDIAL
1 [2-30] Chronologically, this is the last of Jeremiah’s prophecies to his countrymen. The narrative leaves him an old man nearing seventy, rejected by his people. According to tradition, he was murdered in Egypt by fellow Judeans.
2 [30] Hophra: killed by his own people. The ruler of Egypt at the time of its conquest by Nebuchadnezzar was Hophra’s successor Amasis, who was also slain by his enemies.