Key Figures — Jeremiah 39

4 figures

Nebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon and conqueror of Jerusalem.
Nebuchadnezzar's forces besiege and capture Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah.
Related passages
- 2 Kings Chapter 25 (The fall of Jerusalem)
- Daniel Chapter 1 (Nebuchadnezzar's interactions with Daniel)
Zedekiah
King of Judah during the fall of Jerusalem.
Zedekiah attempts to flee but is captured, and his fate fulfills Jeremiah's prophecy of Judah's downfall.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 21 (Prophecy against Zedekiah)
- 2 Kings Chapter 25 (Zedekiah's capture and punishment)
Jeremiah
Prophet of God who foretold the fall of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah is spared by the Babylonians, highlighting God's protection over His prophet amidst judgment.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 1 (Jeremiah's call to prophecy)
- Jeremiah Chapter 38 (Jeremiah's imprisonment and rescue)
Ebed-Melech
Ethiopian eunuch who helped Jeremiah.
Ebed-Melech is promised safety by God for his faithfulness in rescuing Jeremiah from the cistern.
Related passages
- Jeremiah Chapter 38 (Ebed-Melech's intervention to save Jeremiah)

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