The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, |
king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people. |
Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory. |
He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison. |
He assures Zedekiah of the captivity. |
Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor. |