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But the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/36.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the king commanded his son Jerahmeel, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. But the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son and Seraiah the son of Azriel and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the secretary and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Instead, the king commanded Jerahmeel, a son of the king, as well as Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36.htm">King James Bible</a> But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/36.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king&#8217s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but Yahweh hid them. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to seize the scribe Baruch and the prophet Jeremiah, but the LORD hid them. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king commanded Jerahmeel the king&#8217s son, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but Jehovah hid them. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king told his son Jerahmeel to take Seraiah and Shelemiah and to go arrest Baruch and me. But the LORD kept them from finding us. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king commanded Jerahmeel (the king's son), Seraiah (son of Azriel), and Shelemiah (son of Abdeel) to arrest the scribe Baruch and the prophet Jeremiah. But the LORD had hidden Baruch and Jeremiah. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he ordered Prince Jerahmeel, together with Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to arrest me and my secretary Baruch. But the LORD had hidden us. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> The king ordered his son Jerahmeel, Azriel's son Seraiah, and Abdeel's son Shelemiah to get Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/net/jeremiah/36.htm">NET Bible</a> He also ordered Jerahmeel, who was one of the royal princes, Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest the scribe Baruch and the prophet Jeremiah. However, the LORD hid them. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but the LORD hid them. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/jeremiah/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Instead, the king commanded Jerahmeel, a son of the king, as well as Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them. <a href="/web/jeremiah/36.htm">World English Bible</a> The king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but Yahweh hid them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king commands Jerahmeel son of Hammelek, and Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, and YHWH hides them. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king commandeth Jerahmeel son of Hammelek, and Seraiah son of Azriel, and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Jehovah doth hide them. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel, son of the king, and Seraiah, son of Azriel, and Shelemiah, son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; and Jehovah will hide them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king commanded Jeremiel the son of Amelech, and Saraias the son of Ezriel, and Selemias the son of Abdeel, to take up Baruch the scribe, and Jeremias the prophet: but the Lord hid them. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king instructed Jerahmeel, the son of Amelech, and Seraiah, the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah, the son of Abdeel, so that they would apprehend Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah, the prophet. But the Lord concealed them. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/36.htm">New American Bible</a> He commanded Jerahmeel, a royal prince, and Seraiah, son of Azriel, and Shelemiah, son of Abdeel, to arrest Baruch, the scribe, and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them away. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son and Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel to arrest the secretary Baruch and the prophet Jeremiah. But the LORD hid them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king commanded Jerahmael the king's son and Seraiah the son of Azriel and Shelemiah the son of Abdael to seize Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch the scribe; but the LORD hid them. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King commanded Irkhameil, son of the King, and Sheraiah, son of Azrayl and Shelemiah, son of Abdeil, to seize Jeremiah the Prophet and Baruk the Scribe, and LORD JEHOVAH hid them<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but the LORD hid them. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king commanded Jeremeel the king's son, and Saraeas the son of Esriel, to take Baruch and Jeremias: but they were hidden. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/36-26.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=11396" 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/36.htm">King Jehoiakim Burns the Scroll</a> …25Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them. 26<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Instead, the king</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/6680.htm" title="6680: way·ṣaw·weh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/3396.htm" title="3396: yə·raḥ·mə·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From racham and 'el; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites.">Jerahmeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/8304.htm" title="8304: śə·rā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">Seraiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5837.htm" title="5837: ‘az·rî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My help is God, three Isr. From ezer and 'el; help of God; Azriel, the name of three Israelites.">of Azriel</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8018.htm" title="8018: še·lem·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shelemyahuw; from shelem and Yahh; thank-offering of Jah; Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites.">and 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.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5655.htm" title="5655: ‘aḇ·də·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Servant of God, a man of Judah. From abad and 'el; serving God; Abdeel, an Israelite: Abdeel. Compare Abdiy'el.">of Abdeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qa·ḥaṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">to seize</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/1263.htm" title="1263: bā·rūḵ (N-proper-ms) -- Blessed, three Isr. Passive participle from barak; blessed; Baruk, the name of three Israelites.">Baruch</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: 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.">and Jeremiah</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.">the prophet.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: way·yas·ti·rêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">had hidden them.</a> <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="/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="/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="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Jeremiah 26:21-24</a> King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. / They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. ... <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/52-8.htm">Jeremiah 52:8-11</a> but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah 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 in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah. / There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah. ... <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-3</a> Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17-18</a> Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Acts 12:1-5</a> About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. ... <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-24</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. <a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53-54</a> So from that day on they plotted to kill Him. / As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-25</a> After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Acts 14:5-6</a> But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a> As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to take Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet: but the LORD hid them.Hammelech.<a href="/jeremiah/2-30.htm">Jeremiah 2:30</a> In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.<a href="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Jeremiah 26:21-23</a> And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt; … <a href="/1_kings/19-1.htm">1 Kings 19:1-3,10,14</a> And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword… but.<a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">Jeremiah 36:5,19</a> And Jeremiah commanded Baruch, saying, I am shut up; I cannot go into the house of the LORD: … <a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a> And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.<a href="/jeremiah/15-20.htm">Jeremiah 15:20,21</a> And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">Azriel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Az'ri-El</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-8.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Hammelech</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-5.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-30.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-29.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-29.htm">Jerah'meel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-8.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-8.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-23.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-14.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-30.htm">Shelemi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Arrest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Azriel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Az'ri-El</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">Baruch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-21.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-10.htm">Commandeth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Hammelech</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-10.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-14.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-1.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">Jerah'meel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-13.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-2.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-17.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-42.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">Shelemi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 36</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/36-1.htm">Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/36-5.htm">and publicly to read it.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah, </a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/36-14.htm">send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it.</a> 19. <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah.</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/36-20.htm">The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll.</a> 27. <a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm">Jeremiah denounces his judgment.</a> 32. <a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Baruch writes a new copy.</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'; 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Jerahmeel, being a son of the king, indicates a position of power and trust. The use of royal family members for such tasks underscores the seriousness with which the king viewed the situation. Historically, Jehoiakim was known for his opposition to Jeremiah's prophecies, which often condemned the king's actions and foretold the destruction of Jerusalem.as well as Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel These individuals were likely officials or trusted servants of the king, tasked with carrying out his orders. The mention of their fathers' names suggests a practice of identifying individuals by their lineage, which was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This practice provided legitimacy and recognition within the community. The involvement of multiple officials indicates the importance of the mission to capture Baruch and Jeremiah.to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet Baruch, as Jeremiah's scribe, played a crucial role in documenting the prophecies and messages from God. His partnership with Jeremiah was significant in ensuring the preservation and dissemination of God's word. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," was often persecuted for his messages, which called for repentance and warned of impending judgment. The attempt to seize them reflects the king's desire to suppress these prophetic messages, which were seen as a threat to his rule.But the LORD had hidden them This phrase emphasizes divine intervention and protection. Throughout the Bible, God often protects His messengers to ensure the continuation of His plans and purposes. This act of hiding Baruch and Jeremiah can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to protect His servants, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a>. It also highlights the futility of human efforts against God's sovereign will, a recurring theme in biblical narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. He is central to the events of this chapter as he dictates God's words to Baruch. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baruch.htm">Baruch</a> The scribe who writes down the words of Jeremiah on a scroll. He plays a crucial role in delivering God's message to the people and the king. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiakim.htm">Jehoiakim</a> The king of Judah during this time. He is known for his rejection of God's word, as demonstrated by his actions in this chapter. 4. <a href="/topical/e/elnathan,_delaiah,_and_gemariah.htm">Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah</a> Officials sent by the king to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah. Their involvement highlights the opposition to God's message. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, where these events take place. The spiritual state of Judah is a central concern of Jeremiah's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_rejection_of_god's_word.htm">The Rejection of God's Word</a> Jehoiakim's actions serve as a warning against dismissing God's message. His attempt to silence the prophetic word by burning the scroll demonstrates a hardened heart. <a href="/topical/t/the_courage_to_proclaim_truth.htm">The Courage to Proclaim Truth</a> Baruch's willingness to write and read the scroll despite the danger exemplifies the courage needed to stand for God's truth in the face of opposition. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> Despite the king's efforts to arrest Jeremiah and Baruch, God protects His servants, showing His sovereignty over human affairs. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Jehoiakim's rejection of the scroll leads to dire consequences for him and his kingdom, illustrating the importance of heeding God's warnings. <a href="/topical/t/the_enduring_nature_of_god's_word.htm">The Enduring Nature of God's Word</a> The attempt to destroy the scroll fails to nullify God's message, emphasizing the enduring and indestructible nature of His word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36</a> <a href="/q/who_was_ahithophel_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Baruch in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_verify_godand#8217;s_temple_threat_in_jer_26.htm">In Jeremiah 26:1-6, how do we verify historically or archaeologically that God threatened the temple's destruction?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_micah_3_12's_timing.htm">In Micah 3:12, the destruction of Jerusalem is foretold--how do skeptics explain discrepancies with other accounts or timelines of Jerusalem's fall?</a> <a href="/q/what_supports_jeremiah_21's_timeframe.htm">What scientific or historical data supports Jeremiah 21's timeframe and events, given the lack of external records mentioning these specific warnings to King Zedekiah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) But the king commanded Jerahmeel . . .--Instead of "the son of Hammelech," we have to read, if we take the usual meaning of the words, "the king's son," as, indeed, the LXX. rightly renders it. The term would not imply more than that he belonged to the "royal house." Jehoiakim was only twenty-five when he came to the throne, and could not have had a son old enough to execute the orders given to Jerahmeel. Of Seraiah nothing more is known. He is clearly not identical with the "quiet prince," the son of Neriah, in <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm" title="The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Seraiah was a quiet prince.">Jeremiah 51:59</a>. The name of Shelemiah appears 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>, as the father of Jehucal, who is first sent by Zedekiah to consult the prophet, and who afterwards arrested him (<a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm" title="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 to all the people, saying,">Jeremiah 38:1</a>). It is probable in the nature of the case that they belonged to the party of the prophet's enemies. The counsel of <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm" title="Then said the princes to Baruch, Go, hide you, you and Jeremiah; and let no man know where you be.">Jeremiah 36:19</a> had fortunately been given in time, and the attempt to seize the prophet and his scribe was, as we say, providentially frustrated.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - The son of Hammelech; rather, a royal prince (we should render similarly in <a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6</a>; <a href="/1_kings/22-26.htm">1 Kings 22:26</a>; <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1, 2</a>; <a href="/zephaniah/1-8.htm">Zephaniah 1:8</a>). We have seen already that the number of such royal princes was very large (see on Jeremiah 17:9); any one, in fact, who had a king among his ancestors was a "royal prince." The Lord hid them; i.e. saved them from discovery. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Instead, the king הַ֠מֶּלֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king commanded וַיְצַוֶּ֣ה (way·ṣaw·weh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Jerahmeel, יְרַחְמְאֵ֨ל (yə·raḥ·mə·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3396.htm">Strong's 3396: </a> Jerahmeel -- 'may God have compassion', an Israelite name a son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the king, הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4429.htm">Strong's 4429: </a> Melech -- a Benjamite as well as וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Seraiah שְׂרָיָ֣הוּ (śə·rā·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Azriel עַזְרִיאֵ֗ל (‘az·rî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5837.htm">Strong's 5837: </a> Azriel -- 'my help is God', three Israelites and Shelemiah שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֙הוּ֙ (še·lem·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8018.htm">Strong's 8018: </a> Shelemiah -- 'friend of Yah', the name of several Israelites son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Abdeel, עַבְדְּאֵ֔ל (‘aḇ·də·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5655.htm">Strong's 5655: </a> Abdeel -- 'servant of God', a man of Judah to seize לָקַ֙חַת֙ (lā·qa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take Baruch בָּר֣וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1263.htm">Strong's 1263: </a> Baruch -- 'blessed', three Israelites the scribe הַסֹּפֵ֔ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate and Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ (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 the prophet. הַנָּבִ֑יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet But the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had hidden them. וַיַּסְתִּרֵ֖ם (way·yas·ti·rêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> To hide, conceal <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/36-26.htm">Jeremiah 36:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-26.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:26 The king commanded Jerahmeel the king's son (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/36-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 36:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 36:27" /></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>