Jeremiah 38:19
"But if you will not go out to the king of Babylon’s princes, then this city will be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they will burn it with fire, and you won’t escape out of their hand.’”"
Key Reflection
In Jeremiah 38:19, the prophet emphasizes the dire consequences for Zedekiah should he refuse to surrender to the Babylonian princes. If Zedekiah defies this command, his city will fall to the Chaldeans and be destroyed by fire, leaving him with no chance of escape. This verse underscores the gravity of Zedekiah’s decision, highlighting both the imminent threat from the Babylonians and the divine directive to submit peacefully.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes