Jeremiah 37:3

And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 37:7, God answers Zedekiah's prayer request with a prophecy about Egypt's failed help—revealing the futility of his hope.

In Jeremiah 37:17, Zedekiah secretly asks Jeremiah again for a word—showing his persistent but doomed reliance on prophecy.

Jeremiah 21:1 records a very similar delegation from King Zedekiah to Jeremiah — a parallel event where the king seeks the prophet's intercession.

Jeremiah 42:2-4 mirrors the same request for prayer — the remnant asks Jeremiah to intercede, just as King Zedekiah did in 37:3.

Jeremiah 29:25 Historical context

Jeremiah 29:25 mentions Zephaniah the priest, the same person sent to Jeremiah in 37:3 — showing his ongoing role.

Jeremiah 52:24 Historical context

Jeremiah 52:24 shows Zephaniah (the priest from 37:3) taken captive during Jerusalem's fall — a later consequence.

Jeremiah 42:20 reveals the people's request for prayer was insincere — casting potential doubt on Zedekiah's sincerity in 37:3.

Exodus 8:8 Parallel

Exodus 8:8 shows Pharaoh asking Moses to pray — a parallel to Zedekiah's request in 37:3, both kings seeking divine help under pressure.

In Numbers 21:7, the people ask Moses to pray after confessing sin—similar to Zedekiah's request for Jeremiah's intercession during crisis.

In 1 Samuel 12:19, the people beg Samuel to intercede, fearing death—mirroring Zedekiah's plea for Jeremiah's prayers.

Exodus 8:28 Parallel

Exodus 8:28 repeats Pharaoh's request for Moses to pray — another parallel to Zedekiah's plea in 37:3.

Exodus 9:28 Parallel

Exodus 9:28 continues Pharaoh's pattern of begging for Moses' prayer after plagues — echoing Zedekiah's request in 37:3.