Jeremiah 38 - Introduction

REVIEW OF CHAPTER SIXTEEN

I. Facts to Master

1.

The man Nebuchadnezzar put on the throne as the last king of Judah (Jeremiah 37:1).

2.

The names of the two messengers who Zedekiah sent to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 37:3).

3.

Jeremiah's personal condition at this time (Jeremiah 37:4).

4.

The time of the request (Jeremiah 37:5).

5.

Jeremiah's prediction regarding the Egyptian army (Jeremiah 37:7).

6.

Name of the arresting officer and the accusation he made against Jeremiah (Jeremiah 37:13).

7.

That which the princes did to Jeremiah (Jeremiah 37:15).

8.

The nature of the area in which Jeremiah was imprisoned (Jeremiah 37:16).

9.

The results of a secret interview between Jeremiah and Zedekiah (Jeremiah 37:17-21).

10.

The place where Jeremiah was put when he continued to openly advocate surrender (Jeremiah 38:1-6).

11.

The name and nationality of the person who rescued Jeremiah (Jeremiah 38:7).

12.

The place where Jeremiah remained until the Chaldeans conquered the city (Jeremiah 38:13; Jeremiah 38:28).

13.

Two important dates in the reign of Zedekiah (Jeremiah 39:1-2).

14.

The place where Zedekiah was captured (Jeremiah 39:5).

15.

Nebuchadnezzar's military headquarters (Jeremiah 39:5).

16.

The last sight seen by Zedekiah before his eyes were put out (Jeremiah 39:6).

17.

The Chaldean general who was in charge at the destruction of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 39:9).

18.

Those who were left in the land (Jeremiah 39:10).

19.

Person to whom Jeremiah was committed (Jeremiah 39:14).

20.

Jeremiah's prophecy concerning Ebed-melech (Jeremiah 39:15-18).

II. Questions to Ponder

1.

For what reason did Jeremiah desire to leave Jerusalem during the lull in the siege? (Jeremiah 37:11-12).

2.

What are two possible interpretations of the phrase in the midst of the people? (Jeremiah 37:12).

3.

During the reign of Jehoiakim the princes were favorable to Jeremiah. How can you account for the change in attitude on the part of the princes in the reign of Zedekiah?

4.

Why have a jail in the home of a scribe? (Jeremiah 37:15).

5.

Evaluate the attitude of king Zedekiah toward Jeremiah (Jeremiah 37:2 ff.; Jeremiah 37:17; Jeremiah 38:5; Jeremiah 38:14; Jeremiah 38:19; Jeremiah 38:24).

6.

What excuses did Zedekiah give for not surrendering to the Chaldeans? (Jeremiah 38:19).

7.

Why did not Zedekiah wish the princes to know he had spoken to Jeremiah? (Jeremiah 38:25). Did Jeremiah lie when questioned by the princes? (Jeremiah 38:26-27).