Jeremiah 39:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶ “Say to Ebed Melech from Sudan, ‘This is what the Lord of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I’m going to carry out my threat against this city by bringing disaster on it instead of prosperity. At that time these things will happen as you watch. ¹⁷ But at that time I will rescue you, declares the Lord. You will not be handed over to those you fear. ¹⁸ I will certainly rescue you. You will not die in war. You will escape with your life because you trusted me, declares the Lord.’ ”