Jeremiah 29:25

“"'The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada to be in charge of the house of the LORD; you should put any madman who acts like a prophet into the stocks and neck-irons.'”

Contextual link to Shemaiah's false prophecy and its consequences.

“"Send this message to all the exiles: 'This is what the LORD says about Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, even though I did not send him, and has led you to believe a lie,'”

Direct reference to Shemaiah's false prophecy and its divine judgment.

“"Tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite, 'This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: You sent letters in your own name to all the people in Jerusalem, to Zephaniah son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the other priests,'”

Immediate context regarding Shemaiah's actions.

“"Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to those who prophesy out of their own imagination: 'Hear the word of the LORD!'"”

Thematic link to false prophecy and self-proclaimed prophets.

“Their visions are false and their divinations a lie. Even though the LORD has not sent them, they say, 'The LORD declares,' and expect him to fulfill their prophecies.”

Highlights the deception of claiming divine authority without being sent by God.