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and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/37.htm">New King James Version</a> And when he was in the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard was there whose name was Irijah the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he seized Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are defecting to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1995</a> While he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, &#8220You are going over to the Chaldeans!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a> While he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are going over to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that while he was at the Gate of Benjamin, the master of the guard whose name was Irijah the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he seized Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are going over to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a captain of the guard whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah the son of Hananiah was there; and he seized and arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are deserting to join the Chaldeans [of Babylon]!” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when he was at the Benjamin Gate, an officer of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah, and he apprehended the prophet Jeremiah, saying, “You are defecting to the Chaldeans.” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when he was at the Benjamin Gate, an officer of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah, and he apprehended Jeremiah the prophet, saying, &#8220You are deserting to the Chaldeans.&#8221 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/37.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou art falling away to the Chaldeans. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I was leaving Jerusalem through Benjamin Gate, when I was stopped by Irijah, the officer in charge of the soldiers at the gate. He said, "Jeremiah, you're under arrest for trying to join the Babylonians." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/37.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But when he came to Benjamin Gate, the captain of the guard there, whose name was Irijah, son of Shelemiah and grandson of Hananiah, arrested the prophet Jeremiah. He said, "You're deserting to the Babylonians!" <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/37.htm">Good News Translation</a> But when I reached the Benjamin Gate, the officer in charge of the soldiers on duty there, a man by the name of Irijah, the son of Shelemiah and grandson of Hananiah, stopped me and said, "You are deserting to the Babylonians!" <a href="/isv/jeremiah/37.htm">International Standard Version</a> He was in the Gate of Benjamin, and chief officer Irijah, Shelemiah's son and the grandson of Hananiah, was there. He arrested Jeremiah the prophet, accusing him: "You are going over to the Chaldeans!" <a href="/net/jeremiah/37.htm">NET Bible</a> But he only got as far as the Benjamin Gate. There an officer in charge of the guards named Irijah, who was the son of Shelemiah and the grandson of Hananiah, stopped him. He seized Jeremiah and said, "You are deserting to the Babylonians!" <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he was in the Benjamin Gate, a captain of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "You are falling away to the Chaldeans." <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/jeremiah/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/web/jeremiah/37.htm">World English Bible</a> When he was in Benjamin’s gate, a captain of the guard was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he seized Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are defecting to the Chaldeans!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, he is at the Gate of Benjamin, and there [is] a master of the ward, and his name is Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah; and he catches Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are defecting to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, he is at the gate of Benjamin, and there is a master of the ward -- and his name is Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah -- and he catcheth Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 'Unto the Chaldeans thou art falling.' <a href="/slt/jeremiah/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will be in the gate of Benjamin, and there a master of the ward and his name Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah; and he will take Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest to the Chaldeans.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was come to the gate of Benjamin, the captain of the gate, who I was there in his turn, was one named Jerias, the son of Selemias, the son of Hananias: and he took hold of Jeremias the prophet, saying: Thou art fleeing to the Chaldeans. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had arrived at the gate of Benjamin, the keeper of the gate, whose turn it was to be there, was named Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah. And he apprehended Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are fleeing to the Chaldeans.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/37.htm">New American Bible</a> But at the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, by the name of Irijah, son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah, arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he reached the Benjamin Gate, a sentinel there named Irijah son of Shelemiah son of Hananiah arrested the prophet Jeremiah saying, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as he stood in the gate of Benjamin, an officer was there whose name was Neriah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he seized Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, You are escaping to the Chaldeans. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when he was standing in the gate of Benyamin, there was a man, the Commander there, and his name was Neriah son of Shelamiah, son of KhananYah, and he seized Jeremiah the Prophet and said to him, “You are escaping to the Chaldeans!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying: 'Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he was in the gate of Benjamin, and there was there a man with whom he lodged, Saruia the son of Selemias, the son of Ananias; and he caught Jeremias, saying, Thou art fleeing to the Chaldeans. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=11625" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Jeremiah Imprisoned</a> …12Jeremiah started to leave Jerusalem to go to the land of Benjamin to claim his portion there among the people. 13<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">But when he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">reached</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: bə·ša·‘ar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba·‘al (N-msc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">the captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6488.htm" title="6488: pə·qi·ḏuṯ (N-fs) -- Oversight. From paqiyd; supervision.">of the guard,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: wə·šām (Conj-w:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·mōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">whose name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3376.htm" title="3376: yir·’î·yāyh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah sees, an Isr. of Jeremiah's time. From yare' and Yahh; fearful of Jah; Jirijah, an Israelite.">was Irijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8018.htm" title="8018: še·lem·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shelemyahuw; from shelem and Yahh; thank-offering of Jah; Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites.">of Shelemiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: ḥă·nan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">of Hananiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: way·yiṯ·pōś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">seized</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: han·nā·ḇî (Art:: N-ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nō·p̄êl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">are deserting</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: hak·kaś·dîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">the Chaldeans!”</a> 14“That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Jeremiah 38:4-6</a> Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” / “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” / So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. <a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm">Jeremiah 21:9</a> Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war. <a href="/jeremiah/38-19.htm">Jeremiah 38:19</a> But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.” <a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Jeremiah 39:9</a> Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. <a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">Jeremiah 52:15</a> Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. <a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">2 Kings 25:11</a> Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">2 Kings 25:4-7</a> Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. ... <a href="/ezekiel/33-21.htm">Ezekiel 33:21</a> In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!” <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Ezekiel 12:12-13</a> And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. / But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17-20</a> So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ... <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1-2</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-54</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” / Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, You fall away to the Chaldeans.in the.<a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Jeremiah 38:7</a> Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;<a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Zechariah 14:10</a> All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.Hananiah.<a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Jeremiah 38:1,10-17</a> Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying, … <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Jeremiah 36:12</a> Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.Thou.<a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a> Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.<a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a> For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.<a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm">Jeremiah 21:9</a> He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/13-37.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-9.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-12.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-9.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-9.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-9.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Deserting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-5.htm">Fallest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-15.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-10.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-1.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-17.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Irijah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Iri'jah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-12.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-6.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-18.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">Shelemi'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm">Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Deserting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-18.htm">Fallest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-21.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/daniel/1-6.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/daniel/1-6.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Irijah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Iri'jah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-9.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-32.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shelemi'ah</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Stationed</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Ward</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 37</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/37-1.htm">The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, </a> 3. <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people.</a> 6. <a href="/jeremiah/37-6.htm">Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison.</a> 16. <a href="/jeremiah/37-16.htm">He assures Zedekiah of the captivity.</a> 18. <a href="/jeremiah/37-18.htm">Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin The Gate of Benjamin was a significant location in Jerusalem, named after the tribe of Benjamin, whose territory was north of Jerusalem. This gate likely served as a northern exit from the city, leading towards the land of Benjamin. In the context of Jeremiah, this gate was a strategic point during the Babylonian siege, as it was a place where people could potentially leave the city. The mention of this gate highlights the dire situation in Jerusalem, as people were attempting to flee the city due to the Babylonian threat.the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah Irijah, the captain of the guard, represents the authority of the Judean military during the Babylonian siege. His lineage is noted, connecting him to Shelemiah and Hananiah, which may indicate a family of some standing or previous service. The mention of his name and lineage underscores the personal nature of the accusation against Jeremiah, as it was not just a random soldier but a person of authority and recognition who confronted him. This reflects the tension and suspicion within Jerusalem during the siege.seized him and said, The act of seizing Jeremiah indicates the seriousness of the accusation and the authority Irijah wielded. This moment captures the heightened state of alert and paranoia in Jerusalem, where movements were closely monitored, and any perceived threat was swiftly addressed. Jeremiah's seizure is a pivotal moment, reflecting the broader theme of persecution faced by prophets who spoke God's truth in difficult times.“You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” The accusation of desertion to the Chaldeans (Babylonians) was a grave charge, as it implied treason against Judah. The Chaldeans were the dominant power besieging Jerusalem, and any association with them was seen as betrayal. This accusation against Jeremiah is ironic, given his prophetic message that surrender to Babylon was God's will for the preservation of the people. The charge reflects the misunderstanding and rejection of Jeremiah's prophetic role, as well as the broader theme of conflict between divine instruction and human political agendas. This moment foreshadows the suffering and trials Jeremiah would endure for his faithfulness to God's message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. He is often referred to as the "weeping prophet" due to his heartfelt laments over the fate of his people. 2. <a href="/topical/b/benjamin_gate.htm">Benjamin Gate</a> One of the gates of Jerusalem, likely located on the northern side of the city. It was a significant location for entering and exiting the city. 3. <a href="/topical/i/irijah.htm">Irijah</a> The captain of the guard who arrested Jeremiah. His name means "Yahweh sees," which is ironic given his false accusation against Jeremiah. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shelemiah.htm">Shelemiah</a> The father of Irijah, mentioned to establish Irijah's lineage. 5. <a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans</a> Another name for the Babylonians, who were besieging Jerusalem at the time. The accusation against Jeremiah was that he was defecting to the enemy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_persecution.htm">Faithfulness in Persecution</a> Jeremiah's arrest highlights the reality that God's servants may face false accusations and persecution. Believers are called to remain faithful, trusting in God's justice and timing. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_wisdom.htm">Discernment and Wisdom</a> Irijah's false accusation against Jeremiah underscores the need for discernment. Believers should seek wisdom to discern truth from falsehood, especially in times of conflict. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the chaos and false accusations, God's sovereign plan was unfolding. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_stand_alone.htm">Courage to Stand Alone</a> Jeremiah stood firm in his calling, even when misunderstood and opposed. Christians are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, even if it means standing alone. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_obedience.htm">The Cost of Obedience</a> Obedience to God's call may come with personal cost, as seen in Jeremiah's life. Believers should be prepared to face challenges for the sake of obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 37</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_dead_sea's_biblical_role.htm">What is Mizpah's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_records_of_jeremiah's_stocks.htm">Why are there no surviving external records of Jeremiah's public humiliation in the stocks (Jeremiah 20:2)?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_align_babylon_siege_dates.htm">Jeremiah 39:1-3: How do we reconcile Babylonian siege timelines with historical and archaeological evidence that might suggest a different date?</a> <a href="/q/why_has_jerusalem_faced_such_sorrow.htm">Why has Jerusalem suffered such great devastation and sorrow?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And when he was in the gate of Benjamin . . .--The prophet's fears were not groundless. He had to leave the city by the entrance known as the gate of Benjamin (<a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm" title="Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin;">Jeremiah 38:7</a>), on the north side (<a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm" title="All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate to the place of the first gate, to the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananeel to the king's winepresses.">Zechariah 14:10</a>). The officer in command, Irijah, the son of Shelemiah (probably, therefore, the brother of Jehucal, who is named in <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm" title="And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now to the LORD our God for us.">Jeremiah 37:3</a>, and so probably acquainted with Jeremiah's last prophetic utterance), charged him with treachery. He was "falling away to the Chaldaeans." It was assumed that, though the Chaldaeans had gone, the prophet was about to make his way to their encampment to incite them to return, and so work out the fulfilment of his own prediction. The very phrase "thou fallest away" may have been an allusive reference to Jeremiah's own words in <a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm" title="He that stays in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goes out, and falls to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be to him for a prey.">Jeremiah 21:9</a>, if, with the best critics, we refer those words to an earlier date than the raising of the siege.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - The gate of Benjamin; i.e. the gate looking northwards towards Benjamin (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Jeremiah 38:7</a>; <a href="/zechariah/14-10.htm">Zechariah 14:10</a>). It appears to be the same as the gate of Ephraim (<a href="/2_kings/14-13.htm">2 Kings 14:13</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/8-16.htm">Nehemiah 8:16</a>). Thou fallest away, etc. Perhaps an allusion to Jeremiah's declaration (<a href="/jeremiah/21-9.htm">Jeremiah 21:9</a>) that "he that falleth away to the Chaldeans... he shall live," <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But when he ה֞וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are reached וַיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be the Gate בְּשַׁ֣עַר (bə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Benjamin, בִּנְיָמִ֗ן (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites the captain בַּ֣עַל (ba·‘al) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> A master, a husband, owner of the guard, פְּקִדֻ֔ת (pə·qi·ḏuṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6488.htm">Strong's 6488: </a> Supervision whose name וּשְׁמוֹ֙ (ū·šə·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name was Irijah יִרְאִיָּ֔יה (yir·’î·yāyh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3376.htm">Strong's 3376: </a> Irijah -- 'Yah sees', an Israelite of Jeremiah's time son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shelemiah, שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖ה (še·lem·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8018.htm">Strong's 8018: </a> Shelemiah -- 'friend of Yah', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hananiah, חֲנַנְיָ֑ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites seized וַיִּתְפֹּ֞שׂ (way·yiṯ·pōś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably [him] יִרְמְיָ֤הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites and said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “You אַתָּ֥ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are deserting נֹפֵֽל׃ (nō·p̄êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the Chaldeans!” הַכַּשְׂדִּ֖ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah 37:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 37:13 When he was in the gate (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/37-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>