“All he had to do was trust the prophet, to lift his head high, take up the flag of truce, walk past the princes and out to the Chaldean armies. Listen to Pastor Robert Furrow as he continues his Commentary on Jeremiah picking up today in chapter 38, verse 1. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Jeremiah had assured Ebedmelech that his life would be spared when the Babylonians would come knocking at the doors of Jerusalem. The less men fear God, the more they fear men; often they dare not act according to their own judgments and consciences. “A King’s Servant”] the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the [dungeon/cistern]; the king then [sitting/holding court] in the gate of Benjamin; 8 Ebedmelech went forth out of the [king’s house/palace], and spake to the king, saying. This is the third chapter in what we’re calling the “Bitter End” of Judah. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Bible Study: Jeremiah 38, from Christian Life News Media. Jeremiah 38 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Look who has surrendered now. There are several similarities between the events of Jeremiah 37 and Jeremiah 38 and some commentators (such as Thompson) believe the two chapters describe the same event from different perspectives. The princes of Judah, taking offense at Jeremiah on account of his predicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Chaldeans, cause him to be cast into a deep and miry dungeon, Jeremiah 38:1-6.Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian, gets the king's permission to take him out, Jeremiah 38:7-13.Jeremiah advises the king, who consulted him privately, to surrender to the Chaldeans, Jeremiah 38… He goes to the king in public while the king is holding court. Amen. Jeremiah 38:9 - 'My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet whom they have cast into the cistern; and he will die right where he is because of the famine, for there is no more bread in the city.' Well, four officials did it just a few verses ago. – and go rescue that prophet before he dies! Well, with permission from the king, Jeremiah’s gentile deliverer executes his plan to save the prophet Jeremiah in verses 11-13. and went into the house of the king under the treasury. That’s why he’s in that room under the treasury looking for old rags – so that he could put them between the ropes and Jeremiah’s body so that the prophet could be as comfortable as possible as he’s lifting him out of the cistern – which just a little while ago was set to be the prophet’s grave. The first consists of verses 1-13. And just like Zedekiah unadvisedly caved in to the wicked officials, he also grants the request of this godly gentile – no questions asked – in verse 10. As the LORD liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee to death. iii. First it was – yeah, go ahead and kill him. and took thence [old cast clouts/old rags/worn-out clothes] and [old rotten rags/worn-out clothes/old rags]. It would turn out better for the prophet than for the king. We’re in Jeremiah 39. [chronologically after Jeremiah 37…]. Bible commentary on the Book of Jeremiah, chapter 38, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. There would be a blessing for obedience (it shall be well with you, and your soul shall live) and a curse for disobedience (they shall surrender all your wives and children to the Chaldeans). Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. The princes went on in their malice. 6. So, they’ve heard Jeremiah’s message of judgement and punishment unless the people repent. And so the king seals his fate here. And – under God – Jeremiah owed his very life to this African gentile. 13 So they drew up Jeremiah with [cords/ropes]. (14-28)1-13 Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. 20:1). this is the [word/vision] that the LORD hath shewed me: 22 And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of Judah’s house shall be brought forth to the king of Babylon’s [princes/officers]. There are several similarities between the events of Jeremiah 37 and Jeremiah 38 and some commentators (such as Thompson) believe the two chapters describe the same event from different perspectives. And you might think that the response of these officials to hearing this message would have been for them to obey. 9 My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the [dungeon/cistern]; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. The princes went on in their malice. Jeremiah 38 – The Prophet in the Pit A. Jeremiah in the pit. But he’s not going to hinder anyone who actively wants to kill the prophet. “In the utterance of the prophet hears the female court-members and the royal household singing a bitter taunt-song (Jeremiah 38:22) expressing the shame of their captivity and degradation by enemy military and diplomatic personnel.” (Harrison), iii. And next time we will see the fall of Jerusalem. You can also change some of your preferences. Your email address will not be published. To begin, Zedekiah asks Jeremiah to answer a question he has in verse 14. It is better to live and die penitent in a prison, than to live and die impenitent in a palace. So, the word from God for Zedekiah is – surrender to Babylon and you will be rewarded with life. Jeremiah 38:19 - Then King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, 'I dread the Jews who have gone over to the Chaldeans, for they may give me over into their hand and they will abuse me.' Jeremiah Thrown Into a Cistern. Let no one know of these words: Mindful of his own interests, Zedekiah did not want anyone else to know what the LORD told him through Jeremiah. Zedekiah was afraid that the *Babylonians would hand him over to them. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Please, obey the voice of the LORD: Jeremiah appealed to the king, knowing that always, the safest thing to do is to obey the voice of the LORD. And it seems from that conversation that there’s a chance of Zedekiah’s repenting. Jeremiah 38:14-28 Is it Information or Truth That You Want? And now this. Now, Ethiopians in the Old Testament were sometimes called upon as mercenary fighters. And that sounds a lot like what these officials did to Jeremiah earlier. It has encouraged my heart that if I’m following God faithfully, He will always raise destiny helpers for me. He’s speaking this just maybe months or even weeks before his kingdom crashes down around him. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. In this day and age of stressing a “positive mental attitude” the Bible message of the depravity and condemnation of all men will earn us perhaps the worst label of all – we’re supposedly “negative.”. It’s hard to know how deep the mud was in this cistern. << Jeremiah 38 | Jeremiah 39 | Jeremiah 40 >> (Read all of Jeremiah 39) Complete Concise Chapter Contents. It is common for wicked people to look upon God's faithful ministers as enemies, because they show what enemies the wicked are to themselves while impenitent. So, the officials – who, remember, were among the “losers” that Zedekiah inherited when he was installed as king of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar about ten years prior to this event we’re reading about. And you shall cause this city to be burned with fire.’”. But Jeremiah said, “They shall not deliver you. It’s interesting to note that God promises Zedekiah life for obedience. And they have turned away again.”, ‘So they shall surrender all your wives and children to the Chaldeans. Jeremiah 38:1-28. i. Jeremiah warned the king, “You’re worried about what these defectors will say. Jeremiah 38 Pulpit Commentary. Chapter 38 In this chapter, just as in the former, we have Jeremiah greatly debased under the frowns of the princes, and yet greatly honoured by the favour of the king. This simple act of contrition would have saved the city.” (Guest, cited in Ryken). 1 Some men heard the things that Jeremiah was telling all the people. 14 ¶ Then Zedekiah the king sent, and [took/had x brought] Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry that is in the house of the LORD: I will ask thee a [thing/question];hide nothing from me. Now, just as Zedekiah thought might happen, the officials do end up coming to Jeremiah and asking him about his conversation with the king in verse 27. This last statement of Zedekiah’s is yet another head-scratcher. In the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, the city was penetrated. Jeremiah Thrown Into a Cistern. Watch our overview video on the book of Jeremiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. i. So, Jeremiah communicates that apprehension to the king in verse 15. “This was telling the truth, and nothing but the truth, but not the whole truth. c. This city shall not be burned with fire: The fate of the city rested with one man’s repentance and trust in the LORD. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Declare unto us now what thou hast said unto the king,hide it not from us,and we will not put thee to death; I [presented my supplication/made a humble plea] before the king,that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there. Surrender to the Babylonians would spare the city of Jerusalem. And now this third chapter – Jeremiah 38 consists of two major scenes. 28 So Jeremiah abode in the court of the [prison/guard] until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken. 7 ¶ Now when Ebedmelech [heb. (1-10) Jeremiah used well. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. i. Submit to God’s Authority and Live. The Anchor Bible Commentary by John Bright says that Jer. God has made many threats in an attempt to turn his people back to him. on StudyLight.org Jeremiah 38:1. And he was there when Jerusalem was taken. iv. c. Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: Jeremiah was not again taken to the pit dungeon and remained there until Jerusalem was conquered, just as he prophesied. 2 Jeremiah had told the people that the Lord had said, ‘Any people who stay in this city will die. Jeremiah 38 Commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the Bible. Then all the princes of the king of Babylon came in and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-Sharezer, Samgar-Nebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergal-Sarezer, Rabmag, with the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon. In the last chapter we saw him asking the prophet Jeremiah who had devoted decades to proclaiming God’s message – and as we’ve seen throughout this book, that message didn’t really change all that much during that time. In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army came against Jerusalem, and besieged it. That major section of the book of Jeremiah runs from chapter 36 through chapter 45. And yet, he for some reason cares about what happens to Jeremiah. See my notes beginning in Jeremiah 31:38 Commentary). Whom the king had now (against his conscience, as afterwards … i. Well, the king asked if God had a message for him. “It was an astounding invitation, all the more so for the previous withholding of all hope for Jerusalem, apart from hope for its rebuilding.” (Kidner), And Zedekiah the king said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have defected to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they abuse me.”. (15-18) Commentary on Jeremiah 39:1-10 (Read Jeremiah 39:1-10) Jerusalem was so strong, that the inhabitants believed the enemy could never enter it. Jeremiah 38:24 - Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, 'Let no man know about these words and you will not die. Study the bible online using commentary on Jeremiah 38 and more! You shall not escape from their hand, but shall be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon. He told them according to all the words that the king had commanded: When the princes of Judah asked Jeremiah about his conversation with the king, Jeremiah did as the king asked. Commentary on Jeremiah 38:1-13 (Read Jeremiah 38:1-13) Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. What kinds of creatures were in there that could be harmful? And he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. The king had previously shown him mercy and promised him bread (Jeremiah 37:21), but the bread the king put in the mouth of the prophet did not prevent Jeremiah from speaking the truth to Zedekiah. And this man is bold. Second though, the other two have been sent to Jeremiah before by king Zedekiah. Jeremiah 38 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, written by 29 eminent scholars, is one of the most-recognized standards of expository commentaries Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian.] If you’re shocked by Zedekiah’s wavering, you should be. Well, these officials come to Zedekiah and demand death for Jeremiah, because he’s supposedly demoralizing the troops with God’s infallible message. We’ll also see an unlikely savior for Jeremiah. Some think that Pashur, whose son Gedaliah was, is the same as is mentioned in (Jer. This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, which shall take it. Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the LORD, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live. And this is such a sad and pathetic statement. KJV Jeremiah 40:1 ¶ The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, ... August 28, 2018 at 8:38 am. neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life. How many men do you need to get a man out of a cistern? Doesn’t the statement in James 1 about a double-minded man come to mind when you think of Zedekiah’s behavior here? Jeremiah 38 Commentary and Questions . Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 38:1-13 Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. Jeremiah advises the king, who consulted him privately, to surrender to the Chaldeans, 14-23. 38 Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur (), Jehukal [] son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people when he said, 2 “This is what the Lord says: ‘Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague, but whoever goes over to the Babylonians [] will live. Shephatiah the son of Mattan, andGedaliah the son of Pashur, andJucal the son of Shelemiah, and [probably the Jehucal of 37:3, sent by Zedekiah…]Pashur the son of Malchiah, [the same Pashur as in 21:1 whom Zed sent to Jer to plead to God for mercy from Babylon’s attack; not the Pashur in 20 who was a false prophet/priest…]. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. So, let’s begin explaining the first section of Jeremiah 38. 38:1-28. Then took they Jeremiah.] DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 36-38. And yet, what these men count as demoralization, God intends as humbling. Furthermore, Zedekiah orders Jeremiah to not tell anyone anything in verses 24-26 – especially those officials who sought Jeremiah’s death back in the first section of this chapter. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 38:14-28 Jeremiah was not forward to repeat the warnings, which seemed only to endanger his own life, and to add to the king's guilt, but asked whether he feared to do the will of God. They would be conquered but not destroyed and burned with fire. Your email address will not be published. We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he [weakeneth the hands of/demoralizing] the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. He did ask the king this very question in 37:20. i. Maybe you’d expect them to surrender to Babylon. 6 Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the [dungeon/cistern] of Malchiah the son of [Hammelech/the king] [i.e., one of the royal princes…], that was in the [court/courtyard] of the [prison/guard/guardhouse]: and they let down Jeremiah with [cords/ropes]. Yet the obedience or disobedience of one man could determine the extent of the misery and destruction in that conquest. Well, Jeremiah seeks to assure the king that he should indeed fear God rather than man in verses 20-23. Jeremiah 39:1-18 Ignoring The Will of God. Jeremiah 37:1-21 Giving is More Important Than Getting. 19 And Zedekiah the king said unto Jeremiah. And the ones that remain are being demoralized by God’s word. Required fields are marked *. There was probably very little light. The princes went on in their malice. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Jeremiah 38:9 - 'My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet whom they have cast into the cistern; and he will die right where he is because of the famine, for there is no more bread in the city.' the book of the prophet jeremiah commentary by a. r. fausset chapter 38 jer 38:1-28.jeremiah predicts the capture of jerusalem, for which he is cast into a dungeon, but is transferred to the prison court on the intercession of ebed-melech, and has a secret interview with zedekiah. Instead though, we see in verse 4 these four officials of Judah seeking permission from king Zedekiah to kill the prophet Jeremiah. Well, emboldened by the king’s assurance of safety, Jeremiah goes on to speak God’s counsel to Zedekiah in verses 17-18. Don’t worry about that. The less men fear God, the more they fear men; often they dare not act according to their own judgments and consciences. Commentary on Jeremiah 34:8-22 (Read Jeremiah 34:8-22) A Jew should not be held in servitude above seven years. (1-3) The murder of Gedaliah. And yet he is in a very dangerous position. And yet, after receiving God’s counsel and admonitions from the prophet Jeremiah, Zedekiah abruptly ends the conversation. I thank God for this write up. So, you wonder – what will happen to those […] (11-14) Promises of safety to Ebed-melech. This king tends to say some very bizarre things. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. 25 But if the [princes/officials] [at least those four from earlier…] hear that I have talked with thee,and they come unto thee,and say unto thee. This was to signify, that though Jerusalem was besieged, and the whole country likely to be laid waste, yet the time would come, when houses, and fields, and vineyards, should be again possessed. Thy [trusted…] friends have [set thee on/deceived you/misled you],and have [prevailed against thee/gotten the best of you]: Maybe this is speaking of people like those four officials we saw earlier. Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying, Verse 1. Jeremiah Put into the Dungeon; Ebed-melech's Care of Jeremiah. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Having a prophet speaking God’s infallible word that is able to deliver those who receive it? Jeremiah 38:1-13 Discerning Between Public Opinion And God’s Will. So, this man is in Jerusalem probably fighting alongside the Judeans. He had God’s word proclaimed clearly and pointedly to him. Commentary on Jeremiah 32:1-15 (Read Jeremiah 32:1-15) Jeremiah, being in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. Commentary on Jeremiah 34:8-22 (Read Jeremiah 34:8-22) A Jew should not be held in servitude above seven years. Jeremiah 38:6 Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that [was] in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. Psalm 69:14).” (Thompson), ii. Perhaps he did not want the blame for the catastrophe of misery and destruction that his disobedience would bring. And then we see the summary of Jeremiah’s status and safety in verse 13 there. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. This is a study guide commentary, whichmeans that you are responsible for your own This king is wrestling between submitting to God’s authority and fearing his fellow-man. “Even the preview of what he is bringing on his family (Jeremiah 38:23) fails to pull the king together. Reply. heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying. i. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 36-38. Well, amazingly, in verse 5 we witness Zedekiah acquiescing to the wicked request of these officials. He thought that those who had already defected to the Chaldeans might abuse him in some way. Ver. It is common for wicked people to look upon God's faithful ministers as enemies, because they show what enemies the wicked are to themselves while impenitent. And this kind of thing happen to this very day. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Donns says: September 17, 2018 at 9:02 am. “Once again Zedekiah’s weakness of character shows up. “Zedekiah returned to the palace to suffer the anguish of knowing what was right to do but lacking the courage to do it.” (Thompson), ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. It may be that the only abuse he had to fear was mocking and contempt from those who surrendered earlier: “We surrendered months ago when you told us to continue to the fight. Here, I. Jeremiah for his faithfulness is put into the dungeon by the princes (v. 1-6). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Some *Jews had left the city already. on StudyLight.org That major section of the book of Jeremiah runs from chapter 36 through chapter 45. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. 10 Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying. Jeremiah Commentary - 613 pages representing transcripts of … He who remains in this city shall die by the sword, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, This man does not seek the welfare of this people, but their harm, Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs, Lift Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon before he dies, Please put these old clothes and rags under your armpits, under the ropes, Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison, The king sent and had Jeremiah the prophet brought to him at the third entrance of the house of the, If I declare it to you, will you not surely put me to death, If you surely surrender to the king of Babylon’s princes, then your soul shall live, Surrender to the king of Babylon’s princes, I am afraid of the Jews who have defected to the Chaldeans, it shall be well with you, and your soul shall live, they shall surrender all your wives and children to the Chaldeans, surrendered to the king of Babylon’s princes, They shall surrender all your wives and children to the Chaldeans…you shall cause this city to be burned with fire, He told them according to all the words that the king had commanded, Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken, © Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . And the words coming out of his mouth seem to be rather sober. Jeremiah 38 commentary 1. And prevailed against you; 37:11-21 is the first recorded interview of Jeremiah face to face with Zedekiah and Jer. He goes from hastily ordering the death of Jeremiah to now ordering his rescue. Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die. JEREMIAH 38 COMMENTARY EDITED BY GLENN PEASE Jeremiah Thrown Into a Cistern 1 Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehukal[a] son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malkijah heard what Jeremiah was telling all the people when he said, BARNES, "Had spoken - Spake; or, was speaking. We may request cookies to be set on your device. a. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army c… OF COURSE HE DOES – It’s been given to you and all Judah many times. And in the dungeon [there was] no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. They’ve also heard before God’s merciful allowance for the people of Jerusalem to surrender to Babylon and keep their lives as a result. Jeremiah 40:1-16 Jeremiah Goes Free. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. There we see a very personal exchange between Jeremiah and King Zedekiah. Jeremiah 38:1 "Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying," Of these two people we nowhere else read about. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. (1-3) Jeremiah preaching in the days of Zedekiah. a. He was afraid of his own officials (Jeremiah 38:5). b. Shephatiah and Gedaliah are relatively unknown to us from Scripture’s record of events of this time. He’s no traitor. 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