Jeremiah 38:26

Verse

then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.

Bible in Basic English

Then you are to say to them, I made my request to the king, that he would not send me back to my death in Jonathan's house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt say to them: I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not command me to be carried back into the house of Jonathan, to die there.

Free Bible Version

then you are to tell them, ‘I was asking the king to grant my request not to return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then shalt thou say vnto them, I humbly besought the King that he would not cause me to returne to Iehonathans house, to die there.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.

Translation for Translators

If that happens, just tell them that you pleaded with me not to send you back to the dungeon/cell in Jonathan’s house, because you were afraid that you would die if you were put there again.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

then you must say to them, 'I made a humble plea before the king that he would not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.'”

Noah Webster Bible

Then thou shalt say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

World English Bible

then you shall tell them, ‘I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.’”

Young's Literal Translation

then thou hast said unto them, I am causing my supplication to fall before the king, not to cause me to return to the house of Jonathan, to die there.'

Context

Jeremiah Cast into the Cistern

²⁵If the officials hear that I have spoken with you, and they come and demand of you, ‘Tell us what you said to the king and what he said to you; do not hide it from us, or we will kill you,’²⁶then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”

Summary

In this verse, King Zedekiah expresses concern for Jeremiah's well-being, acknowledging that he is in danger of being killed by the officials who oppose him. Zedekiah's fear of the prophet's fate reveals a sense of helplessness and a desire to protect Jeremiah from harm. Despite his concern, Zedekiah lacks the courage to intervene on Jeremiah's behalf, highlighting the political complexities and power dynamics at play during that time. This verse underscores the prophet's unwavering commitment to speaking God's truth, even in the face of persecution and opposition from those in authority. It also serves as a reminder of the challenges and risks faced by individuals who faithfully follow God's calling.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

presented--literally, "made my supplication to fall"; implying supplication with humble prostration (see on Jer 36:7). Jonathan's house-- (Jer 37:15), different from Malchiah's dungeon (Jer 38:6). This statement was true, though not the whole truth; the princes had no right to the information; no sanction is given by Scripture here to Jeremiah's representation of this being the cause of his having come to the king. Fear drove him to it. Compare Gen 20:2, Gen 20:12; on the other hand, Sa1 16:2, Sa1 16:5. left off speaking with--Hebrew, "were silent from him," that is, withdrawing from him they left him quiet (Sa1 7:8, Margin).

Jeremiah 38:26

Jeremiah Cast into the Cistern

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Berean Standard Bible

then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.

Bible in Basic English

Then you are to say to them, I made my request to the king, that he would not send me back to my death in Jonathan's house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thou shalt say to them: I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not command me to be carried back into the house of Jonathan, to die there.

Free Bible Version

then you are to tell them, ‘I was asking the king to grant my request not to return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then shalt thou say vnto them, I humbly besought the King that he would not cause me to returne to Iehonathans house, to die there.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.

Translation for Translators

If that happens, just tell them that you pleaded with me not to send you back to the dungeon/cell in Jonathan’s house, because you were afraid that you would die if you were put there again.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

then you must say to them, 'I made a humble plea before the king that he would not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.'”

Noah Webster Bible

Then thou shalt say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

World English Bible

then you shall tell them, ‘I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan’s house, to die there.’”

Young's Literal Translation

then thou hast said unto them, I am causing my supplication to fall before the king, not to cause me to return to the house of Jonathan, to die there.'

Jeremiah 38:26

Verse

Context

Jeremiah Cast into the Cistern

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 38:26

Jeremiah Cast into the Cistern

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary