Jeremiah Chapter 38

Jeremiah in the Cistern

Old Testament Unknown Verses Jeremiah

Chapter Summary

Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern but rescued by Ebed-melech

Key Verses

Jeremiah 38:6 Jeremiah 38:9 Jeremiah 38:13

Scripture Content

So they took Jeremiah and cast him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king's son, which was in the court of the guard, letting Jeremiah down by ropes. And there was no water in the cistern, but only mud, and Jeremiah sank in the mud.

Themes & Topics

Cistern Mud Rescue Ebed-melech