Jeremiah 37:16 · KJV

"When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.

¹⁵Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison.

¹⁶When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;

¹⁷Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took him out: and the king asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from the LORD? And Jeremiah said, There is: for, said he, thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.

¹⁸Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when faced with opposition for your beliefs?

What does Jeremiah's perseverance teach you about faithfulness?

When have you felt isolated for standing up for what is right?

Life Application

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Consider how you can remain steadfast in your beliefs, even when facing challenges. Reflect on the importance of seeking God's guidance in difficult times.

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JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

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