Jer 37:3-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 37:3-4: 37:3-4 In asking for prayer, Zedekiah apparently hoped that Jeremiah’s petitions would magically defeat the enemy (see 14:7-9 and corresponding study note).

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‏ Jeremiah 37:3-10

Summary for Jer 37:3-4: 37:3-4 ^a In asking for prayer, Zedekiah apparently hoped that Jeremiah’s petitions would magically defeat the enemy (see 14:7-9 ^b and corresponding study note).
37:5 ^c The Babylonians began their siege of Jerusalem in 588 BC. But they left Jerusalem because the army of Pharaoh Hophra was coming to help Judah. The Babylonians hoped to block and defeat the Egyptians, which they did.
Summary for Jer 37:6-10: 37:6-10 ^d The Lord answered Jeremiah’s prayer (37:3 ^e) with a warning for Zedekiah. The Egyptians would provide no lasting help, and the Babylonians would return to destroy Jerusalem—a prophecy that was fulfilled in 586 BC.