(exalted). (1) Second of greater prophets. His prophecies cover reigns of Josiah, Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah, B. C. 628-586, and constitute the 24th O. T. book. Life one of vicissitude. Prophecies noted for boldness and beauty, and chiefly denunciative of Judah and her policy. Withdrew to Egypt, where he probably died. (2) Seven others in O. T. (2 Kings 23:31; 1 Chron. 12:4-13; 5:24; Neh. 10:2; 12:1,12,34; Jer. 35:3).