Key Figures — Jeremiah 37

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Jeremiah
Prophet of God delivering messages to the people of Judah.
Jeremiah continues to prophesy during the reign of King Zedekiah, warning of the impending Babylonian siege and urging the people to submit to God's will.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 1 (Jeremiah's calling as a prophet)
- Jeremiah Chapter 38 (Jeremiah's continued prophecies and imprisonment)
Zedekiah
King of Judah during the Babylonian siege.
Zedekiah seeks Jeremiah's counsel but struggles with fear and indecision, ultimately failing to heed the prophet's warnings.
Related passages
- 2 Kings Chapter 24 (Zedekiah's reign)
- Jeremiah Chapter 52 (The fall of Jerusalem under Zedekiah)
Pharaoh's Army
Egyptian forces temporarily lifting the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
Their approach causes the Babylonians to withdraw temporarily, giving false hope to the people of Judah.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 46 (Prophecies against Egypt)
- Ezekiel Chapter 17 (Allegory of the eagle and the vine, referring to Egypt)
Irijah
Captain of the guard who arrests Jeremiah.
Irijah accuses Jeremiah of defecting to the Babylonians, leading to the prophet's imprisonment.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 38 (Further imprisonment of Jeremiah)

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