The Pulpit Commentary on Jeremiah 20:1

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The continuation of the preceding narrative. Pashur the son of Trainer. This man belonged to the sixteenth of the sacerdotal families or classes (1 Chronicles 24:14). Another of the same name is referred to in Jeremiah 21:1 (see note).

The one here mentioned was "chief overseer" (there were several inferior overseers, 2 Chronicles 31:13); the eminence of the position appears from the fact that Zephaniah, Pashur's successor (Jeremiah 29:26), is second only to the high priest (Jeremiah 52:24).

Heard that Jeremiah prophesied; rather, heard Jeremiah prophesying.

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