Jeremiah 26:16

“Then the officials said to the king, “This man should be put to death. He is discouraging the soldiers who are left in this city, as well as all the people, by the things he is saying to them. This man is not seeking the good of these people but their ruin.””

Illustrates opposition to Jeremiah's message

“Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

Parallel to Gamaliel's advice, indicating caution in judging a prophet's message.

“Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did not Hezekiah fear the Lord and seek his favor? And did not the Lord relent, so that he did not bring on them the disaster he had pronounced? We are about to bring a terrible disaster on ourselves!”

Provides a specific example of how heeding a prophet's warning led to divine mercy.

“"I have sinned," he said, "for I have betrayed innocent blood." “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.””

Highlights the concept of innocent blood being shed and the reaction to it.

“Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt of innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and its people, for in truth the Lord has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing.”

It's the direct claim of Jeremiah that precipitates the reaction in 26:16