Jeremiah 38:26

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Then you shall say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Then you shall say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

American Standard Version (ASV)

then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Then you are to say to them, I made my request to the king, that he would not send me back to my death in Jonathan's house.

Webster's Revision

Then thou shalt say to them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

World English Bible

then you shall tell them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

English Revised Version (ERV)

then thou shalt say unto them, I presented my supplication before the king, that he would not cause me to return to Jonathan's house, to die there.

Definitions for Jeremiah 38:26

Supplication - Petition; an expression of need.

Clarke's Jeremiah 38:26 Bible Commentary

I presented my supplication - This was telling the truth, and nothing but the truth, but not the whole truth. The king did not wish him to defile his conscience, nor did he propose any thing that was not consistent with the truth.