Jeremiah 26:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our souls.”
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Read Full Chapter →Micah's life was spared, and his prophecy led to repentance and divine relenting—a model the nation should follow.
The Context of Jeremiah 26:19
The elders show that Hezekiah's fearful response to Micah led to God's mercy.
What Does Jeremiah 26:19 Mean?
The elders draw the moral explicitly: Hezekiah did not execute Micah; instead, the king and nation responded with fear of God and repentance. And God relented from judgment. This is the pattern the elders are urging Judah to follow now with Jeremiah—not kill the prophet, but hear and repent.
The warning 'Thus might we procure great evil against our souls' returns to Jeremiah's earlier caution about blood guilt. The elders align themselves with God's mercy and make a legal and moral case that executing the prophet would be catastrophic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 26:19
What does Jeremiah 26:19 mean?
Micah's life was spared, and his prophecy led to repentance and divine relenting—a model the nation should follow.
What is the context of Jeremiah 26:19?
The elders show that Hezekiah's fearful response to Micah led to God's mercy.