The prophets of the Old Testament were vital to Israel's history, delivering God's messages to the people. While many prophets existed, detailed records are scarce, with Jeremiah being one of the most documented. J. A. Thompson's commentary, originally part of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, delves into Jeremiah's teachings, urging Israel to remain faithful to their covenant with God.

Thompson starts by exploring the prophets' roles and Jeremiah's significance among them, then sets the historical context for Jeremiah's messages. He analyzes the book of Jeremiah, focusing on its structure and key exegetical issues, such as the timing of Jeremiah's call, the meaning behind his symbolic actions, and his connection to Hosea. Thompson concludes with an in-depth look at the text and poetic elements of Jeremiah.