Jeremiah 37:11 Meaning
And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
Context Explained
9Thus saith the LORD; Deceive not yourselves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us: for they shall not depart.
10For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.
11And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
12Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.
13And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 10:16
Jesus advises His followers to be wise and faithful amidst persecution, similar to Jeremiah's situation.
Acts 16:24
Both Jeremiah and Paul faced imprisonment for their faithfulness to God's message.
2 Timothy 2:9
Paul speaks of suffering for the gospel, reflecting Jeremiah's experience of being imprisoned for his prophecies.
Source: Jeremiah 37:11