Jeremiah 38:2-4

GOD’S WORD Translation

² They heard Jeremiah say, “This is what the Lord says: Those who stay in this city will die in wars, famines, or plagues. But those who surrender to the Babylonians will live. They will escape with their lives.

³ “This is what the Lord says: This city will certainly be handed over to the army of the king of Babylon, and it will capture the city.”

⁴ Then the officials said to the king, “Have this man put to death. He discourages the soldiers who are left in this city and all the people by telling them such things. This man is not trying to help these people; he’s trying to hurt them.”