Jeremiah 38:26
"But if the princes hear that I have talked with you, and they come to you, and tell you, ‘Declare to us now what you have said to the king; don’t hide it from us, and we will not put you to death; also tell us what the king said to you;’"
Key Reflection
This passage highlights the princes' concern for maintaining their appearance of righteousness while secretly seeking to trap Jeremiah. It reveals their hypocritical attempt to gain information without revealing their own intentions, showcasing the tension between outward piety and inward deceit.
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