Go and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished in that day before thee.
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Interpretation
Here is a message to assure Ebed-melech of a recompence for his great kindness to Jeremiah. Because you hast put your trust in me, saith the Lord.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 39:15-18.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).