Ahikam Ahi'kam Death Handed Hands Jeremiah Nevertheless Shaphan Supported
26:24 Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam {n} the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
(n) Which declares that nothing could have appeased their fury if God had not moved this noble man to stand valiantly in his defense.
26:24 Nevertheless - Tho' Jeremiah's enemies pleaded this instance of Urijah, a case judged in this very king's reign; yet the hand, that is, the power and interest of Ahikam, one of Josiah's counsellors, and the father of Gedaliah, was with Jeremiah.
26:16-24 When secure sinners are threatened with taking away the Spirit of God, and the kingdom of God, it is what is warranted from the word of God. Hezekiah who protected Micah, prospered. Did Jehoiakim, who slew Urijah, prosper? The examples of bad men, and the bad consequences of their sins, should deter from what is evil. Urijah was faithful in delivering his message, but faulty in leaving his work. And the Lord was pleased to permit him to lose his life, while Jeremiah was protected in danger. Those are safest who most simply trust in the Lord, whatever their outward circumstances may be; and that He has all men's hearts in his hands, encourages us to trust him in the way of duty. He will honour and recompense those who show kindness to such as are persecuted for his sake.
Ahikam Ahi'kam Death Furthermore Hand Handed Hands Help Jeremiah Nevertheless Shaphan Supported
Ahikam Ahi'kam Death Furthermore Hand Handed Hands Help Jeremiah Nevertheless Shaphan Supported
