Jeremiah 38:26

Then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 38:26

BSB

then tell them, 'I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.'"

AKJV

Then you shall say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

CPDV

then you shall say to them: 'I presented my supplication before the king, so that he would not order me to be led back to the house of Jonathan, to die there.' "

ERV

then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

NHEB

then you shall tell them, 'I presented my petition before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.'"

SMT

And say thou to them, I cause my supplication to fall before the king, not to turn me back to the house of Jonathan, to die there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 38:26

ThenthoushaltsayH559VerbuntothemIpresentedH5307VerbmysupplicationH8467Noun Feminine beforeH6440Noun MasculinethekingH4428Noun MasculinethathewouldnotcausemetoreturnH7725VerbtoJonathan'sH3083Proper Name Masculine houseH1004Noun MasculinetodieH4191Verbthere

Commentary for Jeremiah 38:26

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

Overview of Jeremiah 38:26

Summary

Prophet provides false explanation to protect himself

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Prophet deflects with false answer

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC