Jeremiah 38:10

Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 38:10

BSB

So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, "Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies."

AKJV

Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with you, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die.

CPDV

And so the king instructed Ebedmelech, the Ethiopian, saying: "Take with you thirty men from here, and lift Jeremiah the prophet from the pit, before he dies."

ERV

Then the king commanded Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he die.

NHEB

Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, "Take from here thirty men with you, and take up Jeremiah the prophet out of the dungeon, before he dies."

SMT

And the king will command the king's servant the Cushite, saying, Take in thy hand from here thirty men, and bring up Jeremiah the prophet from the pit before he shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 38:10

ThenthekingH4428Noun Masculine commandedH6680Verb Ebed-melechH5663Proper Name MasculinetheEthiopianH3569Adjective sayingH559Verb TakeH3947VerbfromhencethirtyH7970Noun Masculine menH582Noun MasculinewiththeeH3027Noun FeminineandtakeupH5927Verb JeremiahH3414Proper Name MasculinetheprophetH5030Noun MasculineoutofthedungeonH953Noun MasculinebeforehedieH4191Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 38:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 38:10

Summary

King commands rescue mission with adequate personnel

Place

Benjamin gate

Event

King orders rescue

Estimated Time Period

c. 588 BC