Jeremiah in the Pit
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Jeremiah in the Pit
During the siege of Jerusalem his predictions of defeat for the Jews so annoy the royal officers that they throw him into a muddy pit, but king Zedekiah has him pulled out
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Annoy Defeat Jeremiah Jerusalem Muddy Predictions Pulled Siege Testament Throw Zedekiah
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print depicts the prophet Jeremiah (circa 588 BC) being thrown into a muddy pit during the siege of Jerusalem by royal officers, frustrated by his persistent predictions of impending defeat for the Jews. The siege, initiated by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar II, was a pivotal event in ancient Jewish history, as recorded in the Old Testament's Book of Jeremiah in the Bible. Jeremiah, an old prophet known for his unwavering devotion to his faith, had repeatedly warned the people of Jerusalem and their rulers of the impending doom that awaited them. His prophecies, however, were met with skepticism and annoyance by the royal officers, who grew tired of his relentless messages. In their frustration, they seized Jeremiah and cast him into a pit, intending to silence him once and for all. The scene depicted in this print shows Jeremiah, dressed in tattered robes and with a look of determination on his face, being thrown into the pit by rough-looking royal officers. The muddy pit, filled with water and debris, represents the harsh and unforgiving conditions of the time. Despite their efforts, however, Jeremiah's predictions proved to be true. King Zedekiah, who had taken the throne of Judah after the death of King Josiah, eventually surrendered Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BC. Jeremiah was pulled from the pit by his disciples and saved, continuing to spread his message of hope and redemption in the face of adversity.
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