BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Jeremiah 38:16
16. So King Zedekiah gave his oath to Jeremiah secretly, saying, By the living Lord, who gave us our life, I will not put you to death, or give you up to these men who are desiring to take your life.
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Summary: Jeremiah 38 recounts the tumultuous events surrounding the prophet Jeremiah during the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. In this chapter, Jeremiah continues to preach the message of surrender to the Babylonians as God's divine judgment for the nation's sins. His frank prophecy leads to a hostile reaction from the officials, who accuse him of demoralizing the soldiers and the people. They ultimately decide to throw him into a cistern, where he sinks into mud, illustrating the severe opposition he faces for his prophetic calls. Rescue comes through Ebed-Melech, an Ethiopian eunuch who serves in the king's palace. Ebed-Melech bravely appeals to King Zedekiah, advocating for Jeremiah’s release. This act highlights themes of compassion and advocacy in the face of injustice. The chapter concludes with Jeremiah receiving a private audience with the king, where he reaffirms the need to surrender to Babylon, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's will amid suffering and adversity. Overall, Jeremiah 38 underscores the tensions between prophetic truth and societal pressures, as well as the need for courageous voices to stand up for justice.
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