Topical Encyclopedia Jeremiah, often referred to as the "weeping prophet," is a significant figure in the Old Testament who experienced imprisonment multiple times due to his prophetic ministry. His life and ministry are chronicled in the Book of Jeremiah, where his encounters with imprisonment highlight the challenges faced by those who faithfully deliver God's messages in the face of opposition.Imprisonment of Jeremiah Jeremiah's prophetic ministry took place during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, leading up to the Babylonian exile. His messages often warned of impending judgment due to the nation's idolatry and disobedience. As a result, Jeremiah faced severe opposition from political and religious leaders who rejected his prophecies. One notable instance of Jeremiah's imprisonment is found in Jeremiah 37:11-16. During the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, Jeremiah attempted to leave the city to go to the land of Benjamin. However, he was accused of deserting to the Babylonians and was arrested by Irijah, the captain of the guard. Despite Jeremiah's protestations of innocence, he was brought before the officials and subsequently beaten and imprisoned in the house of Jonathan the scribe, which had been converted into a prison. The text states, "So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time" (Jeremiah 37:16). Jeremiah's imprisonment continued under King Zedekiah, who secretly sought his counsel despite the prophet's incarceration. In Jeremiah 38:6, Jeremiah was cast into a cistern by the officials who sought to silence him. The cistern, belonging to Malchiah the king's son, was devoid of water but filled with mud, and Jeremiah sank into it. This act of cruelty was intended to lead to his death, but Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian official in the king's house, intervened and secured Jeremiah's release from the cistern (Jeremiah 38:7-13). Jeremiah's Faithfulness Amidst Persecution Throughout his imprisonments, Jeremiah remained steadfast in his commitment to proclaiming God's word. His experiences as a prisoner underscore the cost of prophetic ministry and the reality of suffering for righteousness' sake. Despite the physical and emotional toll of imprisonment, Jeremiah continued to intercede for his people and deliver God's messages, demonstrating unwavering faith and obedience. Jeremiah's life as a prisoner serves as a powerful testament to the challenges faced by those who stand for truth in a world resistant to divine correction. His perseverance in the face of persecution is a profound example of faithfulness to God's calling, even when it leads to personal suffering and hardship. Nave's Topical Index Jeremiah 38:6-28Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. Nave's Topical Index Jeremiah 39:14 Library When Celsus Adds, "We must Therefore Believe that Men are ... On Daniel. I. Preface by the Most Holy Hippolytus, (Bishop) of ... The Objection from the Unchangeableness of God is Answered from ... The Restoration of the Jews. Desolation of the Earth Of the Departure of Jesus into Galilee after his Resurrection; and ... It is with no Loss or Disparagement Therefore of his Divine Nature ... Of the Disinheriting of the Jews, and the Adoption of the Gentiles ... How the King of Babylon Took Jerusalem and Burnt the Temple and ... On Helping the Poor. Resources What happened on Paul's second missionary journey? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Year of Jubilee? | GotQuestions.org Who was Silas in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Prisoners of War by Divine Command Prisoners of War: Consolations For Prisoners of War: Put to Death Prisoners of War: Thumbs and Toes Cut off Prisoners: Confined in the Court of the Palace Prisoners: Confined in the House of the Captain of the Guard Prisoners: Confined in the House of the Scribe Prisoners: Guards Responsible For Prisoners: Kindness To by Felix Prisoners: Kindness To by Julius, the Centurion Prisoners: Kindness To by the Philippian Jailer to Paul Prisoners: Kindness To by the Prison Guard to Jeremiah Prisoners: Permitted to Make Defense Prisoners: Severe Hardships of, Mitigated Prisoners: Sustained on Bread and Water of Affliction Prisoners: To be Visited and Ministered To Prisoners: Tortured to Extort Self-Incriminating Testimony Related Terms Fellow-prisoners (1 Occurrence) |
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