What did Jeremiah do while the Babylonian army was besieging Jerusalem to show his faith in the promised restoration?
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Correct answer: He purchased a field in Anathoth
Despite the city being on the verge of fall, Jeremiah bought land from his cousin Hanamel. This was a sign that God would eventually restore the people to the land and that real estate would again have value.
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