Jeremiah 37:13

Jeremiah 37:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”

King James Version KJV

And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.

American Standard Version ASV

And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou art falling away to the Chaldeans.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But when he was at the Benjamin door, a captain of the watch named Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, who was stationed there, put his hand on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, You are going to give yourself up to the Chaldaeans.

Free Bible Version FBV

However, when he reached the Benjamin Gate, the guard captain, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah, arrested him, saying, “You're defecting to the Babylonians!”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when hee was in the gate of Beniamin, there was a chiefe officer, whose name was Iriiah, the sonne of Shelemiah, the sonne of Hananiah, and he tooke Ieremiah the Prophet, saying, Thou fleest to the Caldeans.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it cometh to pass, he is at the gate of Benjamin, and there [is] a master of the ward — and his name is Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah — and he catcheth Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 'Unto the Chaldeans thou art falling.'

World English Bible WEB

When he was in Benjamin’s gate, a captain of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he seized Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are defecting to the Chaldeans!”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Jeremias answered: It is not so, I am not fleeing to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Jerias took Jeremias and brought him to the princes.

Translation for Translators T4T

But as I was walking out the Benjamin Gate, a guard seized me and said, “You are deserting us and going to the soldiers from Babylonia!” The man who seized me was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah and grandson of Hananiah.

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Jeremiah 37:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִי ה֞וּא בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר בִּנְיָמִ֗ן וְ/שָׁם֙ בַּ֣עַל פְּקִדֻ֔ת וּ/שְׁמ/וֹ֙ יִרְאִיָּ֔יה בֶּן שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖ה בֶּן חֲנַנְיָ֑ה וַ/יִּתְפֹּ֞שׂ אֶֽת יִרְמְיָ֤הוּ הַ/נָּבִיא֙ לֵ/אמֹ֔ר אֶל הַ/כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים אַתָּ֥ה נֹפֵֽל

וַ/יְהִי hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

ה֞וּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron

בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 gate Prep | N-ms

בִּנְיָמִ֗ן Binyâmîyn H1144 Benjamin N-proper

וְ/שָׁם֙ shâm H8033 there Conj | Adv

בַּ֣עַל baʻal H1167 master N-ms

פְּקִדֻ֔ת pᵉqiduth H6488 oversight N-fs

וּ/שְׁמ/וֹ֙ shêm H8034 name Conj | N-ms | Suff

יִרְאִיָּ֔יה Yirʼîyâyh H3376 Irijah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖ה Shelemyâh H8018 Shelemiah N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

חֲנַנְיָ֑ה Chănanyâh H2608 Hananiah N-proper

וַ/יִּתְפֹּ֞שׂ tâphas H8610 to capture Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אֶֽת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

יִרְמְיָ֤הוּ Yirmᵉyâh H3414 Jeremiah N-proper

הַ/נָּבִיא֙ nâbîyʼ H5030 prophet Art | N-ms

לֵ/אמֹ֔ר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

הַ/כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים Kasdîy H3778 Chaldea Art | N-proper

אַתָּ֥ה ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

נֹפֵֽל nâphal H5307 to fall V-Qal

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 37:13

וַ/יְהִי hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

ה֞וּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

בְּ/שַׁ֣עַר shaʻar H8179 "gate" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.

Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven

Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.

בִּנְיָמִ֗ן Binyâmîyn H1144 "Benjamin" N-proper

Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.

Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.

וְ/שָׁם֙ shâm H8033 "there" Conj | Adv

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

בַּ֣עַל baʻal H1167 "master" N-ms

Means master or owner, often referring to a husband or leader, as seen in the book of Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : master/leader 1) owner, husband, lord 1a) owner 1b) a husband 1c) citizens, inhabitants 1d) rulers, lords 1e) (noun of relationship used to characterise-ie, master of dreams)

Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] archer, [phrase] babbler, [phrase] bird, captain, chief man, [phrase] confederate, [phrase] have to do, [phrase] dreamer, those to whom it is due, [phrase] furious, those that are given to it, great, [phrase] hairy, he that hath it, have, [phrase] horseman, husband, lord, man, [phrase] married, master, person, [phrase] sworn, they of. See also: Genesis 14:13; 1 Samuel 23:11; Proverbs 1:17.

פְּקִדֻ֔ת pᵉqiduth H6488 "oversight" N-fs

This word means oversight or supervision, like watching over something or someone. It is also translated as ward, implying a protective role. In the Bible, it refers to a person or thing that is being watched over.

Definition: oversight, overseer, guard

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: ward. See also: Jeremiah 37:13.

וּ/שְׁמ/וֹ֙ shêm H8034 "name" Conj | N-ms | Suff

In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.

Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.

יִרְאִיָּ֔יה Yirʼîyâyh H3376 "Irijah" N-proper

Irijah was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. His name means 'Jehovah sees me', and he was a captain of the guard who arrested the prophet Jeremiah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.37.13; son of: Shelemiah (H8018N) § Irijah = "Jehovah sees me" son of Shelemiah, a captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Irijah. See also: Jeremiah 37:13; Jeremiah 37:14.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖ה Shelemyâh H8018 "Shelemiah" N-proper

Shelemiah was a man from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:21. The name means repaid by Jehovah, and he was the father of several sons, including Zechariah and Jediael.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.21; father of: Zechariah (H2148A), Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A); also called Shelemiah at 1Ch.26.14; Another name of me.she.lem.yah (מְשֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ "Meshelemiah" H4920) § Shelemiah = "repaid by Jehovah" 1) a son of Bani who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 2) another son of Bani who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) father of Hananiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah in charge of the treasury 5) father of Jehucal or Jucal in the time of Zedekiah 6) Levite upon whom the lot for the East Gate fell; in the time of David 6a) also 'Meshelemiah' and 'Shallum' 7) father of Nethaniah and grandfather of Jehudi, who was the messenger sent to Baruch the scribe of Jeremiah 8) son of Abdeel and one the men commanded by king Jehoiakim of Judah to seize the prophet Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch 9) father of Irijah, the captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Shelemiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 26:14; Jeremiah 36:14; Jeremiah 36:26.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

חֲנַנְיָ֑ה Chănanyâh H2608 "Hananiah" N-proper

Hananiah means God has favored, the name of thirteen Israelites, including a friend of Daniel. He was renamed Shadrach by Nebuchadnezzar and refused to eat unclean food.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Hananiah = "God has favoured" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord. See also, 'Shadrach' (H7714 or H7715) 2) one of the 14 sons of Heman and chief of the 16th course 3) a general in the army of King Uzziah 4) father of Zedekiah in the time of Jehoiakim 5) son of Azur, a Benjamite of Gibeon and a false prophet in the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah 6) grandfather of Irijah, the captain of the ward at the gate of Benjamin who arrested Jeremiah on the charge of deserting to the Chaldeans 7) a head of a Benjamite house 8) son of Zerubbabel from whom Christ derived His descent also called 'Joanna' by Luke 9) one of the sons of Bebai who returned with Ezra from Babylon 10) a priest, one of the makers of the sacred ointments and incense, who built a portion of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah 11) head of the priestly course of Jeremiah in the days of Joiakim 12) ruler of the palace at Jerusalem under Nehemiah and also, along with Hanani, the Tirshatha's brother, entrusted with the arrangements of guarding the gates of Jerusalem 13) Two post exilic Israelites

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Hananiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:19; Jeremiah 28:5; Jeremiah 28:1.

וַ/יִּתְפֹּ֞שׂ tâphas H8610 "to capture" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To capture or seize something, like in 1 Kings 13:4, where a prophet grabs the king's altar. It means to take hold of or grasp something firmly.

Definition: 1) to catch, handle, lay hold, take hold of, seize, wield 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lay hold of, seize, arrest, catch 1a2) to grasp (in order to) wield, wield, use skilfully 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be arrested, be caught, be taken, captured 1c) (Piel) to catch, grasp (with the hands)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: catch, handle, (lay, take) hold (on, over), stop, [idiom] surely, surprise, take. See also: Genesis 4:21; Jeremiah 2:8; Psalms 10:2.

אֶֽת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

יִרְמְיָ֤הוּ Yirmᵉyâh H3414 "Jeremiah" N-proper

Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites

Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.

הַ/נָּבִיא֙ nâbîyʼ H5030 "prophet" Art | N-ms

A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.

Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)

Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.

לֵ/אמֹ֔ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

הַ/כַּשְׂדִּ֖ים Kasdîy H3778 "Chaldea" Art | N-proper

Chaldea refers to a region in Mesopotamia and its inhabitants, known for wisdom and astrology, as seen in Daniel 1:4. The Chaldeans lived near the Persian Gulf and were considered wise. They are mentioned in 2 Kings 25:11.

Definition: § Chaldea or Chaldeans = "clod-breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea. See also: Genesis 11:28; Jeremiah 37:13; Isaiah 13:19.

אַתָּ֥ה ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

נֹפֵֽל nâphal H5307 "to fall" V-Qal

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.

Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall

Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.

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Context — Jeremiah Imprisoned

11When the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army, 12Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there among the people.

13But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”

14“That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. 15The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Zechariah 14:10	All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.
2	Jeremiah 38:7	Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin,
3	Luke 23:2	And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
4	Jeremiah 38:1	Now Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard that Jeremiah had been telling all the people:
5	Jeremiah 21:9	Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war.
6	Jeremiah 18:18	Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”
7	Acts 6:11	Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”
8	Acts 24:13	Nor can they prove to you any of their charges against me.
9	Jeremiah 20:10	For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”
10	Acts 24:5–9	We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.” The Jews concurred, asserting that these charges were true.

Jeremiah 37:13 Summary

In this verse, Jeremiah is accused of deserting to the Chaldeans by the captain of the guard, Irijah, as he tries to leave Jerusalem through the Gate of Benjamin. This accusation is likely fueled by fear and mistrust, but Jeremiah is simply trying to claim his portion of land among the people of Benjamin, as seen in Jeremiah 37:12. This verse reminds us that, like Jeremiah, we may face false accusations or misunderstandings, but we can trust God to guide us and protect us, as seen in Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can remain faithful to His call on our lives, even in the face of opposition or difficulty, and this is supported by the concept of trust in the Bible, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the captain of the guard accuse Jeremiah of deserting to the Chaldeans?

The captain of the guard, Irijah, likely accused Jeremiah of deserting to the Chaldeans because Jeremiah was trying to leave Jerusalem, which was under siege by the Chaldeans, and Irijah suspected that Jeremiah was trying to join the enemy, as seen in Jeremiah 37:13. This accusation was likely fueled by fear and mistrust, similar to the fear and mistrust that led to the crucifixion of Jesus, as seen in John 19:12.

Who was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah?

Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, was the captain of the guard at the Gate of Benjamin, as mentioned in Jeremiah 37:13. Unfortunately, the Bible does not provide more information about his background or character, but his actions in this verse reveal a sense of suspicion and mistrust towards Jeremiah, similar to the suspicion and mistrust that the Pharisees had towards Jesus, as seen in Matthew 12:14.

What was the Gate of Benjamin, and why was Jeremiah trying to leave through it?

The Gate of Benjamin was one of the gates of Jerusalem, and Jeremiah was trying to leave the city through it to go to the land of Benjamin, as mentioned in Jeremiah 37:12. Jeremiah was likely trying to claim his portion of land among the people of Benjamin, as he was a member of the tribe of Benjamin, and this is supported by the concept of tribal inheritance in the Bible, as seen in Joshua 18:11.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah's ministry?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jeremiah's ministry, in which he was called by God to prophesy to the people of Judah and warn them of the coming judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 1:4-10. Jeremiah's attempt to leave Jerusalem and the subsequent accusation by Irijah son of Shelemiah reflect the challenges and opposition that Jeremiah faced as he sought to fulfill his prophetic ministry, similar to the challenges faced by other prophets, such as Elijah, as seen in 1 Kings 19:1-3.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I, like Jeremiah, may be misunderstood or accused by others, and how can I respond with faith and trust in God?
How can I, like Jeremiah, remain faithful to God's call on my life, even in the face of opposition or accusation, and what does the Bible say about perseverance, as seen in Romans 5:3-5?
What are some 'gates of Benjamin' in my own life, where I may be trying to escape or flee from challenges or difficulties, and how can I trust God to guide me through them, as seen in Psalm 23:4?
How can I, like Irijah son of Shelemiah, be careful not to jump to conclusions or make false accusations against others, and what does the Bible say about the importance of kindness and compassion, as seen in Ephesians 4:32?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 37:13

And when he was in the gate of Benjamin,.... One of the gates of the city so called, either because it stood in the tribe of Benjamin, as part of Jerusalem did; or because it led to the land of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 37:13

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 37:13

The gate of Benjamin was some gate that looked toward the inheritance of that tribe, or where those used to go out who went that way; we read of it . Irijah was a captain of the guard that was set to watch at the gates, to keep people from going out, or at least some persons; for it should seem by Jeremiah’ s endeavour to go out in the crowd, they suffered many to go out, as is usual in sieges, when victuals grow scarce; and though the Chaldeans were at present gone, yet they were not out of fear of their coming back. This captain apprehends Jeremiah, as one who was about to desert the city, and fall off to the Chaldeans. That Hananiah the grandfather of this Irijah was the false prophet we read of Jer 28, who died according to Jeremiah’ s prophecy, and this his grandchild apprehended Jeremiah in some revenge of his grandfather, is but uncertainly guessed. But Jeremiah’ s so frequent prophesying that the Chaldeans should take the city exposed him to this suspicion probably.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 37:13

Jeremiah 37:13 And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward [was] there, whose name [was] Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.Ver. 13. Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah.] Of that Hananiah, say the Rabbis whose death Jeremiah foretold. This Hierias ferox adogescens, as Josephus calleth him, a fierce young man, bearing Jeremiah a grudge, layeth hold on him in the gate, and layeth treachery to his charge; unicum crimen eorum qui crimine vacabant. Saying, Thou fullest away to the Chaldeans.] Jeremiah had spoken much of the Chaldeans’ power, and foretold their victory. Hence he is here falsely accused of falling away to them, and being false to his country. Indeed, if the Chaldees could have fetched off Jeremiah, as the French King Louis did Philip de Comines from the Duke of Burgundy - whose affairs thereupon declined immediately - they might have made very good advantage of him; but he was far enough from any such compliance with them, and could better have said than ever Cicero did, Ne immortalitatem contra temp. aceiperem, I would not be false to my country for more than all this world’ s good. Tacitus.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 37:13

(13) And when he was in the gate of Benjamin . . .—The prophet’s fears were not groundless. He had to leave the city by the entrance known as the gate of Benjamin (Jeremiah 38:7), on the north side (Zechariah 14:10). The officer in command, Irijah, the son of Shelemiah (probably, therefore, the brother of Jehucal, who is named in Jeremiah 37:3, and so probably acquainted with Jeremiah’s last prophetic utterance), charged him with treachery. He was “falling away to the Chaldæans.” It was assumed that, though the Chaldæans had gone, the prophet was about to make his way to their encampment to incite them to return, and so work out the fulfilment of his own prediction. The very phrase “thou fallest away” may have been an allusive reference to Jeremiah’s own words in Jeremiah 21:9, if, with the best critics, we refer those words to an earlier date than the raising of the siege.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 37:13

Verse 13. Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.] Thou art a deserter, and a traitor to thy country. As he had always declared that the Chaldeans should take the city, &c., his enemies took occasion from this to say he was in the interest of the Chaldeans, and that he wished now to go to them, and betray the place.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 37:13

13. the gate of Benjamin] in the N. wall of the city, mentioned also Jeremiah 38:7; Zechariah 14:10. a captain of the ward] lit. a master of the watch, a sentinel, charged with the duty of taking cognisance of those who passed the gate. Thou fallest away] The views which Jeremiah was known to hold as to the propriety of yielding to the Chaldaeans (e.g. ch. Jeremiah 21:9) would give plausibility to the charge, and of this the princes in their hostility to the policy he advocated would gladly avail themselves to put him under arrest. Evidently there had been a considerable number of such departures (Jeremiah 38:19; cp. Jeremiah 52:15); but there was no real inconsistency between Jeremiah’s counselling others to withdraw, and his conviction that it was his personal duty to remain in the doomed city.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 37:13

A captain of the ward - Captain of the watch, whose business was to examine all who went in and out. The gate of Benjamin - The northern gate, also called the gate of Ephraim.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 37:13

13. Gate of Benjamin — The north gate of the city, called also the gate of Ephraim; as in 2 Kings 14:13. Captain of the ward — Literally, lord of the oversight, the commander of the watch at the gate.

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