Jeremiah 39:12 · KJV
"Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 39:12 mean? →Passage Context
10But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
11Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying,
12Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.
13So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes;
14Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he dwelt among the people.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to authority figures in difficult situations?
2
What does it mean for you to show kindness in adversity?
3
When have you felt compelled to protect someone in need?
Life Application
relationships
Consider how you can offer support to someone facing hardship, even if they are not in your immediate circle.
faith
Reflect on how God calls us to treat others, especially those who may be seen as enemies or outsiders.
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