Jeremiah 39:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 39:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 39:4 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 39:4 — NIV
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 39:4
“At night, through a gap in the wall near the King’s Garden, they fled the city; the Babylonians were surrounding the city. They fled toward the Arabah.”
Similar account of Zedekiah's escape from Jerusalem
“But the Babylonian army pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. All his soldiers were separated from him and scattered,”
Parallel account of Zedekiah's capture
“‘All your wives and children will be brought out to the Babylonians. You yourself will not escape from their hands but will be captured by the king of Babylon; and this city will be burned down.’”
Prophecy of Zedekiah's fate
“The prince among them will put his baggage on his shoulder and leave at dusk. They will break through the wall to escape, but he will cover his face so that he cannot see the land.”
Prophetic parallel of the king's escape
“I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah and his officials into the hands of their enemies who want to kill them, to the army of the king of Babylon, which has withdrawn from you.’”
Further prophecy about Zedekiah's fate at the hands of Babylon
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