Jeremiah 26:21

New Living Translation

When King Jehoiakim and the army officers and officials heard what he was saying, the king sent someone to kill him. But Uriah heard about the plan and escaped in fear to Egypt.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:10

For I swear by the Lord your God that the king has searched every nation and kingdom on earth from end to end to find you. And each time he was told, ‘Elijah isn’t here,’ King Ahab forced the king of that nation to swear to the truth of his claim.

2 Chronicles 16:10

Asa became so angry with Hanani for saying this that he threw him into prison and put him in stocks. At that time Asa also began to oppress some of his people.

2 Chronicles 24:21

Then the leaders plotted to kill Zechariah, and King Joash ordered that they stone him to death in the courtyard of the Lord’s Temple.

Psalm 119:109

My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying your instructions.

Proverbs 29:25

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.

Jeremiah 26:10

When the officials of Judah heard what was happening, they rushed over from the palace and sat down at the New Gate of the Temple to hold court.

Jeremiah 36:26

Then the king commanded his son Jerahmeel, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. But the Lord had hidden them.

Jeremiah 38:4

So these officials went to the king and said, “Sir, this man must die! That kind of talk will undermine the morale of the few fighting men we have left, as well as that of all the people. This man is a traitor!”

Matthew 10:23

When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel.

Matthew 10:28

“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Matthew 10:39

If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.

Matthew 14:5

Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.

Mark 6:19

So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod’s approval she was powerless,