26:16 Then the officials and all the people rendered their verdict to the priests and the prophets. They said, “This man should not be condemned to die. For he has spoken to us under the authority of the Lord our God.” 26:17 Then some of the elders of Judah stepped forward and spoke to all the people gathered there. They said,
26:24 However, Ahikam son of Shaphan used his influence to keep Jeremiah from being handed over and executed by the people.