Jeremiah 26:21

Jeremiah 26:21 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

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;

American Standard Version ASV

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 Uriah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And when his words came to the ears of Jehoiakim the king and all his men of war and his captains, the king would have put him to death; but Uriah, hearing of it, was full of fear and went in flight into Egypt:

Free Bible Version FBV

King Jehoiakim and all his military officers and officials heard what he was saying, and the king wanted to have him executed. But when Uriah found out about it, he was frightened and ran away to Egypt.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Nowe when Iehoiakim the King with all his men of power, and all the princes heard his wordes, the King sought to slay him. But when Vriiah heard it, he was afraide and fled, and went into Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the king Jehoiakim, and all his mighty ones, and all the heads, hear his words, and the king seeketh to put him to death, and Urijah heareth, and feareth, and fleeth, and goeth in to Egypt.

World English Bible WEB

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 Uriah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Joakim, and all his men in power, and his princes heard these words: and the king sought to put him to death. And Urias heard it, and was afraid, and fled and went into Egypt.

Translation for Translators T4T

When King Jehoiakim and his army officers and officials heard what Uriah was saying, the king sent someone to kill Uriah. But Uriah heard about it, and became very afraid, and he ◄escaped/ran away► to Egypt.

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Jeremiah 26:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ יְ֠הוֹיָקִים וְ/כָל גִּבּוֹרָ֤י/ו וְ/כָל הַ/שָּׂרִים֙ אֶת דְּבָרָ֔י/ו וַ/יְבַקֵּ֥שׁ הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ הֲמִית֑/וֹ וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע אוּרִיָּ֨הוּ֙ וַ/יִּרָ֔א וַ/יִּבְרַ֖ח וַ/יָּבֹ֥א מִצְרָֽיִם

וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

יְ֠הוֹיָקִים Yᵉhôwyâqîym H3079 Jehoiakim N-proper

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

גִּבּוֹרָ֤י/ו gibbôwr H1368 mighty man Adj | Suff

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

הַ/שָּׂרִים֙ sar H8269 ruler Art | N-mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

דְּבָרָ֔י/ו dâbâr H1697 Chronicles N-mp | Suff

וַ/יְבַקֵּ֥שׁ bâqash H1245 to seek Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms

הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

הֲמִית֑/וֹ mûwth H4191 to die V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff

וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אוּרִיָּ֨הוּ֙ ʼÛwrîyâh H223 Uriah N-proper

וַ/יִּרָ֔א yârêʼ H3372 to fear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

וַ/יִּבְרַ֖ח bârach H1272 to flee Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

וַ/יָּבֹ֥א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

מִצְרָֽיִם Mitsrayim H4714 Egypt N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 26:21

וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

יְ֠הוֹיָקִים Yᵉhôwyâqîym H3079 "Jehoiakim" N-proper

Jehoiakim means Jehovah raises up, and was a king of Judah, son of Josiah, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 23:34 and Jeremiah 27:1.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.34; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Zebidah (H2080); half-brother of: Jehoahaz (H3059H), Zedekiah (H6667H) and Shallum (H7967J); married to Nehushta (H5179); father of: Jehoiachin (H3078); also called Zedekiah at Jer.27.1; Eliakim at 2Ki.23.34; 1x Also named: el.ya.qim (אֶלְיָקִים "Eliakim" H0471I) § Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up" son of Josiah and the third from the last king of Judah; subject vassel of Nebuchadnezzar who reigned for 11 years before he died a violent death either in combat or by the hands of his own subjects

Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiakim. Compare H3113 (יוֹיָקִים). See also: 2 Kings 23:34; Jeremiah 26:21; Jeremiah 1:3.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

גִּבּוֹרָ֤י/ו gibbôwr H1368 "mighty man" Adj | Suff

This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.

Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man

Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

הַ/שָּׂרִים֙ sar H8269 "ruler" Art | N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden

Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

דְּבָרָ֔י/ו dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" N-mp | Suff

A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.

Definition: This name means word, speaking

Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.

וַ/יְבַקֵּ֥שׁ bâqash H1245 "to seek" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew verb means to seek or search for something. In Psalm 105:4, it's used to encourage seeking God's face. It's also used in 1 Samuel 28:8 where Saul seeks a medium.

Definition: 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to seek to find 1a2) to seek to secure 1a3) to seek the face 1a4) to desire, demand 1a5) to require, exact 1a6) to ask, request 1b) (Pual) to be sought

Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). See also: Genesis 31:39; Esther 7:7; Psalms 4:3.

הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

הֲמִית֑/וֹ mûwth H4191 "to die" V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.

Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely

Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.

וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

אוּרִיָּ֨הוּ֙ ʼÛwrîyâh H223 "Uriah" N-proper

Uriah was a prophet who lived during the time of King Jehoiakim, as mentioned in Jeremiah 26:20-23. His name means 'God is my light' and he was slain for speaking God's word. Several other Israelites shared this name, including a Hittite warrior in David's army.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4 § Uriah or Urijah = "Jehovah (Yahweh) is my light (flame)" a prophet slain by Jehoiakim

Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Uriah, Urijah. See also: 2 Samuel 11:3; 2 Samuel 12:10; Isaiah 8:2.

וַ/יִּרָ֔א yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.

Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour

Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.

וַ/יִּבְרַ֖ח bârach H1272 "to flee" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.

Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.

וַ/יָּבֹ֥א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

מִצְרָֽיִם Mitsrayim H4714 "Egypt" N-proper

This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.

Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt

Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 26:21

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Jeremiah 26:21 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 26:21
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 26:21
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 26:21
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 26:21
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Context — The Prophet Uriah

19Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!” 20Now there was another man prophesying in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and against this land the same things that Jeremiah did.

21King 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.

22Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. 23They 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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 10:23	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.
2	Matthew 14:5	Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
3	Jeremiah 36:26	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.
4	2 Chronicles 16:10	Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.
5	Psalms 119:109	I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law.
6	Matthew 10:28	Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
7	Matthew 10:39	Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
8	1 Kings 19:1–3	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 do not make 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,
9	Proverbs 29:25	The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
10	Mark 6:19	So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,

Jeremiah 26:21 Summary

This verse tells us that King Jehoiakim wanted to kill Uriah because Uriah was speaking out against the king's actions, which is similar to how the prophet Jeremiah was treated in Jeremiah 26:8-9. Uriah was afraid and ran away to Egypt to escape the king's wrath, which shows that even prophets and messengers of God can face danger and persecution, as seen in the examples of Jeremiah and Jesus in Matthew 10:22-23. This verse reminds us that speaking the truth can be difficult and even dangerous at times, but it is still important to stand up for what is right, even if it means facing opposition, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-20. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the importance of courage, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in the examples of biblical heroes like Daniel and his friends in Daniel 3:16-18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King Jehoiakim want to put Uriah to death?

King Jehoiakim wanted to put Uriah to death because Uriah was prophesying against the city and the land, which was likely seen as a threat to the king's power and authority, as seen in Jeremiah 26:20. This reaction is similar to how other kings in the Bible responded to prophets who spoke against them, such as in 1 Kings 19:1-2.

Where did Uriah flee to escape King Jehoiakim's wrath?

Uriah fled to Egypt when he found out that King Jehoiakim sought to put him to death, as stated in Jeremiah 26:21. This was likely because Egypt was a neighboring country that could provide him with safety and refuge, much like it did for other biblical figures such as Jeremiah himself in Jeremiah 43:7.

What does this verse reveal about the character of King Jehoiakim?

This verse reveals that King Jehoiakim was a king who did not tolerate opposition or criticism, and was willing to use violence to silence those who spoke against him, as seen in his attempt to put Uriah to death in Jeremiah 26:21. This is in contrast to kings like Hezekiah, who feared the Lord and sought His favor, as mentioned in Jeremiah 26:19.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Jeremiah?

This verse is part of a larger narrative in the book of Jeremiah that highlights the prophet's message of judgment and repentance to the people of Judah, and the various responses he received from different kings and leaders, including King Jehoiakim's violent reaction in Jeremiah 26:21. It also foreshadows the eventual fall of Jerusalem and the exile of the Judahites, as prophesied in Jeremiah 25:11-12.

Reflection Questions

What would I do if I were in Uriah's shoes and had to flee for my life because of my faith?
How can I balance the need to speak truth and prophesy against wrongdoing with the need to protect myself from harm and persecution, as seen in the examples of Jeremiah and Uriah?
What does this verse teach me about the importance of seeking refuge and safety in the Lord, rather than relying on human means of escape or protection, as encouraged in Psalm 91:1-2?
How can I apply the lesson of King Jehoiakim's reaction to opposition to my own life, and learn to respond to criticism and challenges in a more godly way, as seen in the example of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-42?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 26:21

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men,.... Either his courtiers, or his soldiers, or both: and all the princes, heard his words; the words of the Prophet Urijah; not with their own

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 26:21

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

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21

When Jehoiakim, our present king, and all his great men, heard of it, (probably by the information of others,) they judged it a capital crime, and used means to apprehend him, in order to the putting him to death, upon which the prophet being advertised of it, and fearing the issue, fled into Egypt.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21

Jeremiah 26:21 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;Ver. 21. And when Jehoiakim.] This tiger laid hold with his teeth on all the excellent spirits of the times. See Jeremiah 36:26. He was afraid, and fled.] Not out of timorousness, but prudence. Tertullian was too rigid in condemning all kinds of flight in times of persecution. God hath not made his people as standing buttmarks to be shot at, &c. See Matthew 10:23.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:21

(21) And when Jehoiakim the king . . .—The fact that the princes of Judah, who defended Jeremiah, were against Urijah, suggests the inference either that his words were more vehemently denunciatory, or that he was less fortunate in finding a personal friend and protector like Ahikam. The flight into Egypt presents a parallel to that of Jeroboam 1 Kings 11:40), Hadad (1 Kings 11:18), and Joseph and Mary (Matthew 2:13-15). Egypt was at all times the natural asylum for political refugees from Judæa. The presence of the deposed Jehoahaz and of other Jews in Egypt may possibly have been an attraction (2 Chronicles 36:4; Jeremiah 24:8; Jeremiah 44:1).

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 26:21

21. with all his mighty men] The LXX omit, and the expression is not found elsewhere in the Book.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 26:21

His mighty men - The commanders of his army; the princes are the civil officers.

Sermons on Jeremiah 26:21

	Sermon	Description
	The Coming Persecution by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher shares a vision he had about five calamities that will come to America and the world. The first calamity is a worldwide recession caused by economic co
	911 Tradegy by K.P. Yohannan	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his own life and ministry, realizing that he has become complacent and lacking in passion for sharing the gospel. He is convicted by the fac
	The Underground Church by Richard Wurmbrand	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unchanging nature of truth, comparing it to the certainty of mathematics. He discusses the concept of brainwashing, particularly in commu
	Witnessing Because of Fear by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians being concerned and compassionate towards others. He urges listeners to see people the way Jesus does, with love
	Understanding the Times by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, Pastor Hammond introduces a pamphlet called "One Minute Witness" that teaches people how to effectively share their faith with others. He emphasizes the importance
	Learning From the Underground Chinese Christians and Witnessing by Edgar Reich	This sermon emphasizes the mission of the church to witness and share the gospel with all people, drawing inspiration from the dedication of the Chinese Underground Church. It high
	(Pdf Book) From Ridicule to Respect by Sister Joela	Sister Joela emphasizes the need for the Church to acknowledge and respect Jesus' Jewish identity, moving from a history of ridicule to one of reverence. She highlights the signifi