The book Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah.

Scriptures quoted by other authors

Matthew quoting Jeremiah's prophecy

Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:

“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”

-- Matthew 2:16-18 (ESV)

Jeremiah's prophecy:

Thus says the LORD:

“A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping.
Rachel is weeping for her children;
she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.”

Thus says the LORD:

"Keep your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears, for there is a reward for your work, declares the LORD, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy.

There is hope for your future, declares the LORD, and your children shall come back to their own country."

-- Jeremiah 31:15-17 (ESV)