Jeremías 37:18

18 A su vez, Jeremías le preguntó al rey Sedequías:—¿Qué crimen he cometido contra Su Majestad, o contra sus ministros o este pueblo, para que me hayan encarcelado?

Jeremías 37:18 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 37:18

Moreover, Jeremiah said unto King Zedekiah
Having this opportunity with him alone, and perhaps observing the king was melted and softened with what he had said; however, finding liberty in his own mind, he enlarges his discourse, and freely expostulates with him in the following manner: what have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against
this people, that ye have put me in prison?
or, "what have I sinned?" have I been guilty of treason against thee, O king? or of scandal and defamation of any of thy nobles and courtiers? have I done any injury to any of the king's subjects? has there been any falsehood in my prophecies? has not everything appeared to be true that I have spoken, concerning the coming of the Chaldeans to invade the land, and besiege the city? and concerning the return of the Chaldean army when broken up? why then should I be cast into prison, and detained there? is it not a clear case that what I have said comes from the Lord? and therefore ought not to be used in this manner.

Jeremías 37:18 In-Context

16 Así Jeremías fue encerrado en un calabozo subterráneo, donde permaneció mucho tiempo.

17 El rey Sedequías mandó que trajeran a Jeremías al palacio, y allí le preguntó en secreto:—¿Has recibido alguna palabra del SEÑOR?—Sí —respondió Jeremías—, Su Majestad será entregado en manos del rey de Babilonia.

18 A su vez, Jeremías le preguntó al rey Sedequías:—¿Qué crimen he cometido contra Su Majestad, o contra sus ministros o este pueblo, para que me hayan encarcelado?

19 ¿Dónde están sus profetas, los que profetizaban que el rey de Babilonia no los atacaría ni a ustedes ni a este país?

20 Pero ahora, ruego a Su Majestad me preste atención. Le pido que no me mande de vuelta a la casa del cronista Jonatán, no sea que yo muera allí.