Jeremiah chapter 38:2 Daily Holy Bible Reading

Jeremiah Chapter 38

THE PROPHETS

JEREMIAH

YIRMIYAHU

The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.

Chapter 38

Jeremiah Chapter 38 Makes it Clear that G-d’s Word May Not Always Sound Pleasant But Obedience is the Key

Jeremiah Is Hated Because Of His Blunt Statements From Hashem

The same is happening today. Most people adore and are loyal to those who speak sugar-coated words to them, making the evil good, and the good evil (Isaiah 5:20).

Learn from this chapter where do you stand?

In truth? Or falsehood?

“Surrender and Live”

Thus said Hashem: Whoever remains in this city will die by the sword, by the famine or by the pestilence, whereas whoever goes out [in surrender] to the Chaldeans will live; he will have his life as a booty, and he will live.
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King Zedekiah then said, “Behold, he is in your hands; for the king has no word to dispute you.”
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So they took Jeremiah and threw him into the pit of Malchiah son of the king which was in the Courtyard of Confinement; they lowered Jeremiah with ropes. In the pit there was no water, only mud; and Jeremiah sank [partially] into the mud.
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So Ebed-melech left the king’s house and spoke to the king, saying, “My lord, the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, in that they have thrown him into the pit. He will die of hunger where he is now, for there is no more bread in the city.”
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They then pulled out Jeremiah with the ropes and raised him out of the pit; and Jeremiah remained in the Courtyard of Confinement.
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… the king said to Jeremiah, “I am asking you something; do not withhold anything from me!”
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Jeremiah answered Zedekiah, “If I answer you, will you not have me put to death? And if I give you advice, you will not listen to me!”
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King Zedekiah swore to Jeremiah secretly, saying, “As Hashem lives, Who created this soul, [I swear that] I shall not put you to death nor turn you over those people who seek your soul!”
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So Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “Thus said Hashem, God of Legions, God of Israel: If you go forth [in surrender] to the officers of the king of Babylonia, your soul will live, and this city will not be burnt [down] in fire; rather you and your household will survive.
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King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I fear the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, lest they give me over into their hand and they abuse me.”
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But Jeremiah said, “They will not give you over; hearken to the voice of Hashem, to what I am telling you, and it will be well for you and you will live.
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Zedekiah told Jeremiah, “Let no man know about this conversation, and you will not die.
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All the officers came to Jeremiah and asked him; he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded [him], and they left him alone, for the matter had not been heard.
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1 And Shephatiah the son of Mattan and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur and Jucal the son of Shelemiah and Pashhur the son of Malkiah heard the words that Jeremiah was speaking to all the people, saying:
2 So said the Lord: Whoever stays in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, or by pestilence, and whoever goes out to the Chaldeans shall live, and he shall have his life as a prey, and live.
3 So said the Lord: This city shall surely be given into the hand[s] of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it.
4 And the officers said to the king, “This man should be put to death now, since he weakens the hands of the men of war remaining in this city and the hands of all the people, to speak to them such words, for this man does not seek the welfare of this people but the harm.”
5 And King Zedekiah said, “Here he is in your hand[s], for the king cannot [reply] anything to you.”
6 And they took Jeremiah and cast him into the pit of Malchiah the king’s son, that is in the prison yard, and they let Jeremiah down with ropes, and in the pit there was no water but mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud.
7 And Ebed-melech the Cushite, an officer who was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the pit, and the king was sitting in the Benjamin gate.
8 And Ebed-melech went out of the king’s house and spoke to the king, saying,
9 “My lord the king, these men have done harm with all they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, [let alone] that they cast [him] into the pit. He would have died in his place because of the famine, for there is no more bread in the city.”
10 And the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, saying, “Take in your charge thirty men from here, and bring Jeremiah the prophet up from the pit while he has not yet died.”
11 And Ebed-melech took the men in his charge and came to the king’s house, under the treasury, and he took from there worn clouts and worn rags, and he let them down to Jeremiah into the pit with ropes.
12 And Ebed- melech the Cushite said to Jeremiah, “Now put the clouts and the rags under your armpits under the ropes,” and Jeremiah did so.
13 And they pulled Jeremiah with the ropes, and they drew him up from the pit, and Jeremiah stayed in the prison yard.
14 And King Zedekiah sent and took Jeremiah the prophet to him, to the third entrance, that was in the house of the Lord, and the king said to Jeremiah, “I ask you a word; do not conceal a word from me.”
15 And Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “If I tell you, will you not put me to death? And if I advise you, you will not listen to me.”
16 And King Zedekiah swore to Jeremiah secretly, saying, “As the Lord lives who made for us this soul, I will neither put you to death nor will I deliver you into the hand[s] of these men who seek your life.”
17 And Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “So said the Lord God of Hosts, the God of Israel; If you go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, your soul shall live, and this city shall not be burnt with fire, and you and your household shall live.
18 But if you do not go out to the officers of the king of Babylon, this city shall be delivered into the hand[s] of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and you shall not escape from their hand[s].”
19 And King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I fear the Jews who have defected to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hands and mock me.”
20 And Jeremiah said, “They shall not deliver [you]; hearken now to the voice of the Lord, that I speak to you, and it shall be good for you, and your soul shall live.
21 But if you refuse to go out, this is the thing that the Lord has shown me.
22 Behold, all the women who remained in the house of the king of Judah shall be taken out to the officers of the king of Babylon, and they shall say, ‘Your cohorts have enticed you and prevailed over you. Your feet have sunk into the mire; they have turned back.’
23 And all your wives and your sons shall be brought out to the Chaldeans, and you shall not escape from their hand[s], for you shall be seized by the hand of the king of Babylon, and this city you shall burn with fire.”
24 And Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Let no man know of these words, and you shall not die.
25 And when the officers hear that I spoke with you, and they come to you and say to you. ‘Tell us now what you spoke to the king, do not conceal from us and we will not put you to death, and what did the king speak to you?’
26 You shall say to them, ‘I presented my supplication before the king that he return me not to the house of Jonathan to die there.’ “
27 And all the officers came to Jeremiah and asked him, and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded, and they left off speaking with him, for the matter was not reported.
28 And Jeremiah stayed in the prison yard until the day that Jerusalem was taken, and he was [there] when Jerusalem was taken.

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Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish  and Christian thought throughout history.

The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.

The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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