^{14 Ref} they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the guard, and committed him to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he lived among the people.

^{15 Ref} Now the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the guard, saying,

^{16 Ref} Go, and speak to Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring my words on this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be accomplished before you in that day.

^{17 Ref} But I will deliver you in that day, says Yahweh; and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid.

^{18 Ref} For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword, but your life shall be for a prey to you; because you have put your trust in me, says Yahweh.