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Jeremiah 38:6
"Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire."
"The cowardly king knew that the charges were false; but in order to propitiate those who occupied high and influential positions in the nation, he feigned to believe their falsehoods and gave Jeremiah into their hands to do with him as they pleased. The prophet was cast “into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire.” Verse 6 . But God raised up friends for him, who besought the king in his behalf, and had him again removed to the court of the prison. PK 456.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes and references Jeremiah 38:6, describing Jeremiah's imprisonment. This is a clear and explicit allusion.
"The cowardly king knew these charges were false; but in order to propitiate those who occupied high and influential positions in the nation, he feigned to believe their falsehoods and gave Jeremiah into their hands to do with him as they pleased. Accordingly the prophet was taken and cast “into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire.” But God raised up friends for him who besought the king in his behalf and had him again removed to the court of the prison. 4T 182.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on the events described in Jeremiah 38:6, including the details of Jeremiah's imprisonment in the dungeon of Malchiah and his sinking in the mire.
"In the closing years of Judah's apostasy the exhortations of the prophets were seemingly of but little avail; and as the armies of the Chaldeans came for the third and last time to besiege Jerusalem, hope fled from every heart. Jeremiah predicted utter ruin; and it was because of his insistence on surrender that he had finally been thrown into prison. But God left not to hopeless despair the faithful remnant who were still in the city. Even while Jeremiah was kept under close surveillance by those who scorned his messages, there came to him fresh revelations concerning Heaven's willingness to forgive and to save, which have been an unfailing source of comfort to the church of God from that day to this. PK 466.1"
Both passages discuss Jeremiah's imprisonment during the siege of Jerusalem. The EGW passage provides context and interpretation of the events described in Jeremiah 38.
Jeremiah 38:14-16
"Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry that is in the house of the Lord: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing; hide nothing from me. Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me? So Zedekiah the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, saying, As the Lord liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life."
Once more the king sent privately for Jeremiah and bade him faithfully relate the purpose of God toward Jerusalem. “Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me? So Zedekiah the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, saying, As the Lord liveth, that made us this soul, I will not put thee to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life.” Then Jeremiah again sounded the Lord's note of warning in the ears of the king. Said he: “Thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house: but if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of th…
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the dialogue between Zedekiah and Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:14-16, including Zedekiah's oath and Jeremiah's warning about the fate of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 38:15
"Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?"
"Once more the king sent privately for Jeremiah, and bade him faithfully relate the purpose of God toward Jerusalem. In response, Jeremiah inquired, “If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?” The king entered into a secret compact with the prophet. “As the Lord liveth, that made us this soul,” Zedekiah promised, “I will not put thee to death, neither will I give thee into the hand of these men that seek thy life.” Verses 15, 16 . PK 456.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes and references Jeremiah 38:15, describing Jeremiah's conversation with Zedekiah. This is a clear and explicit allusion.
Jeremiah 38:17
"Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon’s princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:"
"While the princes of Judah were still vainly looking toward Egypt for help, King Zedekiah with anxious foreboding was thinking of the prophet of God that had been thrust into prison. After many days the king sent for him and asked him secretly, “Is there any word from the Lord?” Jeremiah answered, “There is: for, said He, thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon. PK 454.2"
The EGW passage refers to Zedekiah's secret inquiry of Jeremiah and Jeremiah's prophecy that Zedekiah would be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, which is a clear reference to Jeremiah 38:17 and surrounding verses.
Jeremiah 38:19
"And Zedekiah the king said unto Jeremiah, I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me."
"“I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans,” the king replied, “lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.” But the prophet promised, “They shall not deliver thee.” And he added the earnest entreaty, “Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live.” Verses 17-20 . PK 457.1"
The EGW passage directly quotes and references Jeremiah 38:19, describing Zedekiah's fear of the Jews. This is a clear and explicit allusion.
Jeremiah 38:20
"But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver thee. Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live."
"“I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans,” the king replied, “lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.” But the prophet promised, “They shall not deliver thee.” And he added the earnest entreaty, “Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the Lord, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live.” Verses 17-20 . PK 457.1"
This is a direct quote from Jeremiah 38:20.