Jeremiah 26:21

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt;

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 36:26 Historical context

Jeremiah 36:26 records another attempt by Jehoiakim to arrest Jeremiah, showing persistent royal opposition.

In Jeremiah 38:4, officials similarly seek Jeremiah's death for speaking against the city — a direct parallel to Uriah's persecution.

In 1 Kings 19:1-3, Elijah also flees from a death threat—this mirrors Uriah's flight from Jehoiakim, showing a pattern of prophets escaping royal wrath.

Matthew 10:23 instructs disciples to flee persecution—Uriah's flight to Egypt follows this same strategy of escape when threatened.

Matthew 10:28 commands not to fear those who kill the body—Uriah's fear-driven flight contrasts with Jesus' call to fear God alone.

Exodus 2:15 Parallel

Exodus 2:15 describes Moses fleeing from Pharaoh—Uriah's flight from Jehoiakim mirrors Moses' escape from a king's death sentence.

1 Samuel 21:10 records David fleeing from Saul to Gath—Uriah's flight to Egypt parallels David's pattern of fleeing from a hostile king.

Matthew 5:12 says the prophets were persecuted — Uriah is an example of that pattern.

Matthew 21:35 depicts servants (prophets) being killed by wicked tenants, mirroring Uriah's fate at Jehoiakim's hand.

Proverbs 29:25 warns that fear of man lays a snare—Uriah's fearful flight exemplifies this principle, though the proverb also offers trust as the alternative.

2 Chronicles 16:10 shows King Asa imprisoning a seer, similar to Jehoiakim's persecution of prophets.

Matthew 10:39 Related theme

Matthew 10:39 says saving one's life leads to losing it—Uriah's attempt to save his life by fleeing raises this tension about earthly versus eternal security.

Matthew 16:25 Related theme

Matthew 16:25 echoes that saving life loses it—Uriah's flight parallels the human instinct to preserve life, which Jesus redefines.