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Jeremiah 38:10 Cross-References

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Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. with thee: Heb. in thine hand

Jeremiah 38:10 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 38:10

People Mentioned

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Ebed-melechthe Ethiopian eunuch who spoke up for Jeremiah (JER 38:7)
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Jeremiahthe prophet (2CH 36:12), son of Hilkiah (JER 1:1)

Commentary on Jeremiah 38:10

Then the king commanded Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. Zedekiah's response reveals both his moral better nature and his political weakness. He grants permission for rescue but requires Ebed-melech to organize it—the king initiates nothing himself. The command to take "thirty men" seems excessive for lifting one prophet from a cistern, suggesting either: (1) the need to overcome potential armed resistance from Jeremiah's opponents; (2) Zedekiah's fear requiring a show of force to justif...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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