Who was Baruch in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Baruch?

Baruch, son of Neriah, was the faithful scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah. He played a significant role in recording and delivering Jeremiah's prophecies to the people of Judah. In Jeremiah 36, Baruch wrote down Jeremiah's words on a scroll and read them in the temple, as the prophet was restricted from going there himself. When King Jehoiakim destroyed the scroll, Baruch rewrote the prophecies with additional messages from Jeremiah. Baruch also served as a witness to Jeremiah's purchase of a field, symbolizing God's promise of future restoration (Jer.32.12-16). He accompanied Jeremiah to Egypt after the fall of Jerusalem, despite the prophet's warnings (Jer.43.3-6). In Jeremiah 45, God spoke directly to Baruch, reassuring him of divine protection amidst the impending judgment on Judah. Baruch's unwavering support for Jeremiah, even in the face of opposition and personal risk, demonstrates his commitment to God's message and his loyalty to the prophet.

Where does Baruch appear in the Bible?

Baruch is referenced in 19 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• Jeremiah 32:12
• Jeremiah 32:13
• Jeremiah 32:16
• Jeremiah 36:4
• Jeremiah 36:5
• Jeremiah 36:8
• Jeremiah 36:10
• Jeremiah 36:13
• Jeremiah 36:14
• Jeremiah 36:15
• Jeremiah 36:16
• Jeremiah 36:17
• Jeremiah 36:18
• Jeremiah 36:19
• Jeremiah 36:27
• Jeremiah 36:32
• Jeremiah 43:3
• Jeremiah 45:1
• Jeremiah 45:2

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Baruch.