Translations
Modern
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
Traditional
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Literal
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah so as not to give to him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Latin
Igitur manus Ahicam filii Saphan fuit cum Jeremia, ut non traderetur in manus populi, et interficerent eum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
Notes
Ahikam served under King Josiah (2 Kings 22:12–14).
Jeremiah went on trial in front of the priests and prophets. The trial focused on the Temple's holiness because Jeremiah said the Lord would destroy both the Temple and Jerusalem.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Ahikam: Son of Shaphan, protected Jeremiah from death Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days Shaphan: Scribe during the reign of King Josiah
Glossary
Ahikam Book of Jeremiah Courts and Trials Jehoiakim Jeremiah (Person) Shaphan
Topics
Ahikam: Son of Shaphan Government: Mosaic: Sits As a Court Indictments: Jeremiah of Treasonable Prophecy, but of Which he Was Acquitted Jeremiah: The Prophet: Has a Friend in Ahikam Shaphan: The Father of Ahikam and the Grandfather of Gedaliah