Jeremiah 39:11-14
God protects and vindicates His faithful servant even when the nation around Him falls under judgment.
11 Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon commanded Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard concerning Jeremiah, saying,
12 “Take him, and take care of him. Do him no harm; but do to him even as he tells you.”
13 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
14 they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the guard, and committed him to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home. So he lived among the people.
God protects and vindicates His faithful servant even when the nation around him falls under judgment.
To record the protection and release of Jeremiah by order of Nebuchadnezzar after the fall of Jerusalem.
Following the fall of Jerusalem, the narrative shifts from judgment upon the city to the preservation of Jeremiah. The prophet who had been imprisoned by Judah’s leaders is now protected by Babylonian authorities.
After Jerusalem’s fall, Babylonian authorities protect Jeremiah and place him under the care of Gedaliah, the newly appointed governor.
Jerusalem Falls, Zedekiah Is Captured, and the LORD Preserves His Servants
Jerusalem falls exactly as the LORD said, proving that his word of judgment cannot fail, yet the LORD also preserves Jeremiah and rescues Ebed-Melek because his mercy is as sure as his judgment.