Jeremias 45:8

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

Jeremias 45:8 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 45:8 In-Context

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.

10 And the king commanded Abdemelech, saying, Take with thee hence thirty men, and bring him up out of the dungeon, that he die not.