Jeremiah 26:24
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 26:10 provides the scene of officials gathering to judge Jeremiah, setting up the need for Ahikam's protection in 26:24.
Jeremiah 39:14 shows Ahikam's son Gedaliah protecting Jeremiah — same family continues the rescue.
Jeremiah 40:5-7 details Jeremiah living with Gedaliah, Ahikam's son — ongoing protection from that family.
Jeremiah 36:10 describes Gemariah son of Shaphan (Ahikam's brother) providing a chamber for Baruch, continuing family support for Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 29:3 mentions Shaphan (Ahikam's father) and Gemariah, showing the family's ongoing involvement with prophetic ministry.
In 1 Kings 18:4, Obadiah similarly protects prophets from Jezebel's execution — a direct parallel to Ahikam shielding Jeremiah.
2 Kings 22:12-14 introduces Ahikam as a faithful official under Josiah — background for his role in protecting Jeremiah.
2 Kings 25:22 records Gedaliah, Ahikam's son, as governor — same family's continued prominence.
2 Chronicles 34:20 also lists Ahikam among Josiah's reformers — confirming his righteous character.
In Acts 23:10, a Roman tribune rescues Paul from a mob — a strong parallel to Ahikam saving Jeremiah from execution.
Acts 23:20-35 details the tribune protecting Paul from a murder plot — closely mirrors Ahikam's protection of Jeremiah.
2 Kings 22:12 names Ahikam son of Shaphan as a royal official — the same protector who later saves Jeremiah here.
Ezekiel 8:11 shows Jaazaniah son of Shaphan (Ahikam's brother) participating in idolatry, contrasting with Ahikam's righteous protection.
2 Chronicles 34:8 shows Ahikam son of Shaphan as an official under King Josiah, revealing his faithful character that led him to protect Jeremiah.