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Jeremiah 38:12-14
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Jeremiah 38:12-14
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
12 Then Ebed-melech the Ethiopian[a] said to Jeremiah, ‘Just put the rags and clothes between your armpits and the ropes.’ Jeremiah did so. 13 Then they drew Jeremiah up by the ropes and pulled him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.
Zedekiah Consults Jeremiah Again
14 King Zedekiah sent for the prophet Jeremiah and received him at the third entrance of the temple of the Lord. The king said to Jeremiah, ‘I have something to ask you; do not hide anything from me.’
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- Jeremiah 38:12 Or Nubian; Heb Cushite
Jeremiah 38:12-14
New International Version
Jeremiah 38:12-14
New International Version
12 Ebed-Melek the Cushite said to Jeremiah, “Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so, 13 and they pulled him up with the ropes and lifted him out of the cistern. And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard.(A)
Zedekiah Questions Jeremiah Again
14 Then King Zedekiah sent(B) for Jeremiah the prophet and had him brought to the third entrance to the temple of the Lord. “I am going to ask you something,” the king said to Jeremiah. “Do not hide(C) anything from me.”
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