Jeremiah 36:25
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 36 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah dictates his prophecies to Baruch who reads them in the temple. When the scroll is read before officials and then before King Jehoiakim, the king cuts columns off with a penknife and throws them into the fire. God commands …
Other Translations
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll; but he would not hear them.
And also Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah have interceded with the king not to burn the roll, and he hath not hearkened unto them.
And Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made a strong request to the king not to let the book be burned, but he would not give ear to them.
Cross References
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Then he went down into the king’s house, into the scribe’s chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even …
And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into …
But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye …
Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the Lord hath spoken.
But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation …
Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph …
And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?
And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and …