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Jeremiah 38:7 Cross-References

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Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;

Jeremiah 38:7 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 38:7

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 38:7

Now when Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin; The introduction of Ebed-melech ("servant of the king" in Hebrew) provides a stunning contrast to the Jewish officials who persecuted Jeremiah. This Ethiopian eunuch, a double outsider (foreign and physically disqualified from full covenant participation, Deuteronomy 23:1), demonstrates greater faithfulness than Israel's leaders. This foreshadows the gospel's inclusion of gentiles and Jesus' teaching that many from...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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