Jeremiah 38:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Zedekiah said, “Jeremiah, if you tell anyone what we have talked about, you might lose your life.

Cross References

Jeremiah 37:17

King Zedekiah secretly had me brought to his palace, where he asked, “Is there any message for us from the LORD?” “Yes, there is, Your Majesty,” I replied. “The LORD is going to let the king of Babylonia capture you.”

Jeremiah 38:23

The Babylonian army will take your wives and children captive, you will be taken as a prisoner to the King of Babylonia, and Jerusalem will be burnt down.”

Jeremiah 38:25

And I'm sure that if my officials hear about our meeting, they will ask you what we said to each other. They might even threaten to kill you if you don't tell them.