Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Let no one know about these words, and you will not die.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Let no man know of these words, and you won’t die.
- KJV Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not die.
- BSB Then Zedekiah warned Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone know about this conversation, or you will die.
- NKJV Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Let no one know of these words, and you shall not die.
- NLT Then Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “Don’t tell anyone you told me this, or you will die!
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Quick answer
Zedekiah urges Jeremiah to keep their conversation secret to protect them both.
Overview
The king pleads for secrecy, fearing the officials' reaction if they learn what was said. His furtive caution again betrays his bondage to the fear of men. Even after hearing God's clear word, Zedekiah is more concerned with concealment than obedience.
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