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Jeremiah 36:26 Cross-References

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But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. of Hammelech: or, of the king

Jeremiah 36:26 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 36:26

People Mentioned

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Jerahmeelson of King Jehoiakim (Eliakim_2), sent to sieze Baruch and Jeremiah (JER 36:26)
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Seraiahson of Azriel, sent to sieze Baruch and Jeremiah (JER 36:26)
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Azrielfather of Seraiah_9 (JER 36:26)
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Shelemiahson of Adbeel, sent to sieze Baruch and Jeremiah (JER 36:26)
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Abdeelfather of Shelemiah_6 (JER 36:26)
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Baruchscribe and friend (?) of Jeremiah (JER 32:12)

Commentary on Jeremiah 36:26

But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. Having destroyed God's written word (v. 23), Jehoiakim now attempts to silence God's living messengers. The command to take (laqach, לָקַח, meaning seize or arrest) Baruch and Jeremiah carries murderous intent, given that Jehoiakim had already killed the prophet Uriah (26:20-23). The naming of three officials—Jerahmeel, Seraiah, and Shelemiah—emphasizes the official, royal nature of this arrest warrant....

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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