13 And they pulled up Jeremiah with the ropes, and they led him away from the pit. And Jeremiah remained in the vestibule of the prison.
14 And king Zedekiah sent and took Jeremiah the prophet to him at the third gate, which was at the house of the Lord. And the king said to Jeremiah: 'I will question you about a matter. You shall conceal nothing from me.'
15 Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah: 'If I announce to you, will you not put me to death? And if I give you counsel, you will not listen to me.'
16 Then king Zedekiah swore to Jeremiah, secretly, saying: 'As the Lord lives, who made this soul for us, I will not kill you, nor will I deliver you into the hands of those men who are seeking your life.'
17 And Jeremiah said to Zedekiah: 'Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: If, having set out, you go to the rulers of the king of Babylon, your soul will live, and this city will not be burned with fire. And you and your house will be safe.
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