Jeremiah 26:19
Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our souls.
Original Language Analysis
הֱ֠מִתֻהוּ
put him at all
H4191
הֱ֠מִתֻהוּ
put him at all
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
1 of 28
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
הֱ֠מִתֻהוּ
put him at all
H4191
הֱ֠מִתֻהוּ
put him at all
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
2 of 28
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
חִזְקִיָּ֨הוּ
Did Hezekiah
H2396
חִזְקִיָּ֨הוּ
Did Hezekiah
Strong's:
H2396
Word #:
3 of 28
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
יְהוּדָ֗ה
and all Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֗ה
and all Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
5 of 28
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 28
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְהוּדָ֗ה
and all Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֗ה
and all Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
7 of 28
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
הֲלֹא֮
H3808
הֲלֹא֮
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 28
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 28
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַיְחַל֙
and besought
H2470
וַיְחַל֙
and besought
Strong's:
H2470
Word #:
12 of 28
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 28
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
פְּנֵ֣י
H6440
פְּנֵ֣י
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
14 of 28
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
15 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַיִּנָּ֣חֶם
repented
H5162
וַיִּנָּ֣חֶם
repented
Strong's:
H5162
Word #:
16 of 28
properly, to sigh, i.e., breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e., (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavo
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
17 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
20 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֣ר
which he had pronounced
H1696
דִּבֶּ֣ר
which he had pronounced
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
21 of 28
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם
H5921
עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
22 of 28
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
עֹשִׂ֛ים
might we procure
H6213
עֹשִׂ֛ים
might we procure
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
24 of 28
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Exodus 32:14And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.2 Samuel 24:16And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite.Isaiah 37:4It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.Isaiah 37:1And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.Acts 5:39But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Historical Context
Micah prophesied around 100 years before Jeremiah (Micah 3:12). Hezekiah's humble response (2 Chr 32:26) provided a model of how kings should receive prophetic rebuke.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering God's past mercies inform present responses to His word?
- What's the difference between silencing God's messenger and heeding God's message?
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Analysis & Commentary
The elders recall how King Hezekiah responded to Micah's prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction - he 'feared the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil.' This historical precedent argues for Jeremiah's life. Godly fear of God's word leads to repentance, which may avert judgment. This contrasts with current leaders who want to kill the prophet rather than heed his message.