Jeremiah 38:12

And Ebed–melech the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts and rotten rags under thine armholes under the cords. And Jeremiah did so.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 38:6 Historical context

In Jeremiah 38:6, Jeremiah was lowered into the muddy cistern; now Ebed-Melech provides padding for the ropes to rescue him.