Ebed-melech

He also asked a favor -- that Baruch, son of Neriah, and Ebed-melech, an

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Jeremiah back to the guard house, where Ebed-melech continued looking after him.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Ebed-melech was given free access to his cell at all times.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Baruch was found among the living in Riblah and Ebed-melech at the camp in Ramah.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Everyone knew Ebed-melech, his story of Josiah's escape, his privileges in the palace.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

His old and devoted servant, Ebed-melech, was with the king in his chariot.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Ebed-melech, faithful admirer and servant that he was, stood by

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

A few days later Zedekiah requested Ebed-melech to bring Jeremiah to him, secretly.

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Fortunately, for both of them, old Ebed-melech, who had followed

Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) Isaac Landman

Therefore, with the assistance of Ebed-melech and Baruch, who was a frequent visitor to his master, Jeremiah arranged for and purchased the family property near Anathoth from his uncle, Hananel, and turning the deed over to Baruch, said to him:

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