Jeremias 45:7

7 And Abdemelech the Ethiopian heard, (now he was in the king's household,) that they put Jeremias into the dungeon; and the king was in the gate of Benjamin:

Jeremias 45:7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 45

This chapter contains a prophecy, delivered to Baruch for his personal use. The time of it is expressed, Jer 45:1; a reproof is given him for his immoderate grief and sorrow, Jer 45:2,3; the destruction of the land of Judea is prophesied of; and therefore it was wrong in him to seek great things for himself at such a time; however, he is assured of his own safety, Jer 45:4,5.

Jeremias 45:7 In-Context

5 Then the king said, Behold, he is in your hands. For the king could not resist them.

6 And they cast him into the dungeon of Melchias the king's son, which was in the court of the prison; and they let him down into the pit: and there was no water in the pit, but mire: and he was in the mire.

7 And Abdemelech the Ethiopian heard, (now he was in the king's household,) that they put Jeremias into the dungeon; and the king was in the gate of Benjamin:

8 and he went forth to him, and spoke to the king and said,

9 Thou hast done evil in what thou hast done to slay this man with hunger: for there is no more bread in the city.