37:11-13
Once the Egyptian army had led to the Babylonian army withdrawing, Jeremiah went to the territory of Benjamin to get his share of the property that he had bought. However, while on his way he was arrested, being accused of deserting to the Babylonians. Perhaps this isn’t too surprising really. Given his prophecies, including urging the people of Jerusalem to surrender to the Babylonians we can understand why they might think this. Moreover, in times of crisis people are apt to see conspiracy all over the place.
37:14-17
Jeremiah was not deserting, and vehemently denied the charge, but the captain of the guard was not for listening to him. So he was beaten up and thrown in prison. He was left there for a long time. Eventually Zedekiah sent for him and asked “is there any word from the Lord”. This was rather brazen of him given the situation. Jeremiah repeated the same message he had been giving for many a year.
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