Jeremiah 38:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 38:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 38:8 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king, saying," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 38:8 — KJV
“Ebedmelech went forth out of the king's house, and spake to the king, saying,”
— Jeremiah 38:8 (KJV)
Jeremiah 38:8 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 38:8
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 38:8: forth, king, house
“And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 38:8: forth, king, house
“And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. thinking...: or, saying David shall not, etc”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 38:8: went, king, spake
“And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 38:8: went, king, house
“And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house. after...: Heb. at his feet”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 38:8: went, forth, king
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