Overview
Pashhur served as chief officer in the house of the Lord during Jeremiah's ministry. When Jeremiah prophesied judgment against Jerusalem, Pashhur responded with violent opposition, striking the prophet and placing him in stocks. This incident reveals the spiritual blindness and resistance that characterized Jerusalem's leadership as judgment approached.
Key Scriptures
"Now Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer, who was chief officer in the house of the Lord, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things. Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks that were in the upper Benjamin Gate of the house of the Lord" (Jeremiah 20:1-2, ESV).
"Pashhur said to me, 'The Lord has not called your name Pashhur, but Terror on Every Side'" (Jeremiah 20:3, ESV).
Application
Like Pashhur, those who reject God's Word through His messengers face divine consequences; believers must remain faithful to proclaim truth even when opposed by religious authorities.