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 Historical context

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 Historical context

Jeremiah 39:14 shows Ahikam's son Gedaliah protecting Jeremiah — same family continues the rescue.

Jeremiah 40:5–7 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:5-7 details Jeremiah living with Gedaliah, Ahikam's son — ongoing protection from that family.

Jeremiah 36:10 Historical context

Jeremiah 36:10 describes Gemariah son of Shaphan (Ahikam's brother) providing a chamber for Baruch, continuing family support for Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 29:3 Historical context

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 Historical context

2 Kings 22:12-14 introduces Ahikam as a faithful official under Josiah — background for his role in protecting Jeremiah.

2 Kings 25:22 Historical context

2 Kings 25:22 records Gedaliah, Ahikam's son, as governor — same family's continued prominence.

2 Chronicles 34:20 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:20 also lists Ahikam among Josiah's reformers — confirming his righteous character.

Acts 23:10 Parallel

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 22:9 Historical context

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 Historical context

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.