Jeremiah 37: Under Arrest

"Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment" (Hebrews 11:36).  The "Hall of Fame of Faith" chapter of Hebrews pays homage to the great men and women who had suffered much because of their faithfulness to the Lord.  The author could easily have had in mind the travails of the prophet Jeremiah, who did indeed face imprisonment on account of his calling.  We read in Jeremiah 37 how he was arrested and detained for "many days" (vs. 16).  Preaching the Word of God had earned Jeremiah many powerful enemies, and they made sure that they had their vengeance on him when they could!  Fortunately, Jeremiah was not put to death, but we will hear how his imprisonment grew even worse in chapter 38.