Jeremiah 34:4

Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword:

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Interpretation

Zedekiah is told that the city shall be taken, and that he shall die a captive, but he shall die a natural death. It is better to live and die penitent in a prison, than to live and die impenitent in a palace.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 34:1-5.

Jeremiah 34:1 Jeremiah 34:2 Jeremiah 34:3 Jeremiah 34:4 Jeremiah 34:5

Glossary

Zedekiah Person: Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.