Jeremiah 39:15

15 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the prison, the LORD spoke his word to him. The LORD said,

Jeremiah 39:15 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 39:15

Now the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut
up in the court of the prison
This prophecy was before the taking of the city, and after the prophet had been took out of the dungeon by Ebedmelech; though here inserted after the city was taken; and that to show the great regard the Lord has to such who show favour to his prophets; for though we have no account of the accomplishment of this prophecy, there is no doubt to be made of it; and that Ebedmelech was saved from the general destruction, as is here predicted: saying:
as follows:

Jeremiah 39:15 In-Context

13 Nebuzaradan (the captain of the guard), Nebushazban (the chief official), Nergal (the quartermaster and the chief fortuneteller), and all the other leaders of the king of Babylon sent for Jeremiah.

14 They took Jeremiah out of the courtyard of the prison and handed him over to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, to take him home. So he lived among the people.

15 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the prison, the LORD spoke his word to him. The LORD said,

16 "Say to Ebed Melech from Sudan, 'This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I'm going to carry out my threat against this city by bringing disaster on it instead of prosperity. At that time these things will happen as you watch.

17 But at that time I will rescue you, declares the LORD. You will not be handed over to those you fear.