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Jeremiah 38:17
Jeremiah does not say that God will preserve Judah in Palestine. He just submits that suing for peace—surrendering to the Babylonians—will preserve the king's life and the lives of his family (his "house"), while ensuring that Jerusalem will not burn.
Charles Whitaker
Servant of God, Act One: Going Around, Coming AroundRelated Topics: Compromise | Compromise with Principles | Suing for Peace | Surrendering to Babylonians
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