Jeremiah 36:26 · KJV

"But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁴Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.

²⁵Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.

²⁶But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them.

²⁷Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying,

²⁸Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former words that were in the first roll, which Jehoiakim the king of Judah hath burned.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to stand firm in your beliefs?

How do you respond when faced with opposition?

When have you felt the need to protect your faith?

Life Application

faith

Be prepared to defend your beliefs, even when faced with opposition, just as Jeremiah and Baruch did.

courage

Seek God's guidance to find courage in difficult situations.

People in This Verse

Baruch the scribeOT

Baruch was the faithful scribe of the prophet Jeremiah, who recorded God's messages and played a crucial role in delivering them to the people.

First appearance: Jeremiah 36:4

Jeremiah the prophetOT

A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his messages of warning and hope during Judah's decline, often facing persecution for his words.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

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