36:12 He did evil in the sight of 1 the Lord his God. He did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet, the Lord’s spokesman.
36:13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him vow allegiance 2 in the name of God. He was stubborn and obstinate, and refused to return 3 to the Lord God of Israel.
36:14 All the leaders of the priests and people became more unfaithful and committed the same horrible sins practiced by the nations. 4 They defiled the Lord’s temple which he had consecrated in Jerusalem.
1 tnHeb “in the eyes of.”
2 tn Or “made him swear an oath.”
3 tnHeb “and he stiffened his neck and strengthened his heart from returning.”
3 tnHeb “like the abominable practices of the nations.”