ירמיהו, פרק כ״ט, פסוק כ״א

Following sweeping visions concerning the future of Babylon and the Land of Israel, the prophetic focus narrows significantly. The attention shifts to specific individuals operating among the Babylonian exiles [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The message centers on two false prophets: Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah. Historically, these two figures remain entirely obscure, and nothing is known about them beyond their actions in this specific account [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The primary approach among commentators is that this declaration is not a direct address spoken to these men, but rather a public pronouncement about them and their impending fate. They are condemned for spreading falsehoods among the people, sharing messages that God never commanded them to speak [מצודת דוד]. As a consequence for their deceit, they will be handed over to Nebuchadrezzar, the king of Babylon. Their ultimate punishment will be severe and public, as the Babylonian king will put them to death in full view of the people [מצודת דוד].