Jer 34:4-5 | MHM | STEP | v. 4-5 : Even though Zedekiah will become a captive, he will not die by the sword but by natural causes. God promises, "You shall die in peace" (Jeremiah 34:4-5 ). He will receive the respect of a king at his burial, and people will mourn for him, saying, "Ah lord!" This is a sign of God’s mercy, possibly because Zedekiah repented during his suffering. It is better to be sorrowful and penitent in prison than proud and unrepentant in a palace.

‏ Jeremiah 34:4-5

v. 4-5: Even though Zedekiah will become a captive, he will not die by the sword but by natural causes. God promises, "You shall die in peace"(Jeremiah 34:4-5 ^a). He will receive the respect of a king at his burial, and people will mourn for him, saying, "Ah lord!"This is a sign of God’s mercy, possibly because Zedekiah repented during his suffering. It is better to be sorrowful and penitent in prison than proud and unrepentant in a palace.

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