Jeremiah 39:17
But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the Lord: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou art afraid.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 1:19
Parallel
In Jer 1:19, God promises to deliver Jeremiah from attackers—the same deliverance promise is given to Ebed-melech here.
Jeremiah 38:1
Historical context
In Jeremiah 38:1, the officials who opposed Jeremiah are named — these are the men Ebed-melech feared, providing context.
Psalm 41:2
Parallel
In Psalm 41:2, God does not give the righteous over to enemies — the same deliverance promised to Ebed-melech for his trust.
2 Samuel 24:14
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 24:14, David chooses God's hand over man's — here God promises Ebed-Melech won't be given into men's hands.
Job 5:19–21
Related theme
Job 5:19-21 promises deliverance from harm and trouble—similar to the deliverance promised to Ebed-melech in this verse.