Jeremiah 26:23 Meaning
And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into the graves of the common people.
Context Explained
21And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt;
22And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.
23And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into the graves of the common people.
24Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 23:37
Jesus speaks of Jerusalem's history of killing prophets, linking to Urijah's fate.
Acts 7:58
Stephen's stoning parallels the violent rejection of God's messengers.
Hebrews 11:37
The suffering of prophets, including violent deaths, is highlighted in the faith chapter.
Source: Jeremiah 26:23