Evidently, Jeremiah had been barred from the temple area where Jehovah’s message was to be read, perhaps because earlier messages had angered the authorities.
Rupanya, Yeremia dilarang memasuki daerah bait, tempat berita Yehuwa harus dibacakan, boleh jadi karena berita - berita yang dia sampaikan sebelumnya telah menimbulkan kemarahan para pejabat.