Jeremiah 26:24

The Prophet Uriah · Jeremiah 26:20–24
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Translations

Modern
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
Traditional
Nevertheless 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.
Literal
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah so as not to give to him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Latin
Igitur manus Ahicam filii Saphan fuit cum Jeremia, ut non traderetur in manus populi, et interficerent eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.

Notes

Ahikam served under King Josiah (2 Kings 22:12–14).

Jeremiah went on trial in front of the priests and prophets. The trial focused on the Temple's holiness because Jeremiah said the Lord would destroy both the Temple and Jerusalem.

Events

People

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan, protected Jeremiah from death Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days Shaphan: Scribe during the reign of King Josiah

Glossary

Ahikam Book of Jeremiah Courts and Trials Jehoiakim Jeremiah (Person) Shaphan

Topics

Ahikam: Son of Shaphan Government: Mosaic: Sits As a Court Indictments: Jeremiah of Treasonable Prophecy, but of Which he Was Acquitted Jeremiah: The Prophet: Has a Friend in Ahikam Shaphan: The Father of Ahikam and the Grandfather of Gedaliah