15 Now the word of the Lord had come to Jeremiah while he was confined in the court of the guardhouse , saying , 16 "Go and speak to Ebed-melech the Ethiopian , saying , 'Thus says the Lord of hosts , the God of Israel , "Behold , I am about to bring My words on this city for disaster and not for prosperity ; and they will take place before you on that day . 17 "But I will deliver you on that day ," declares the Lord , "and you will not be given into the hand of the men whom you dread . 18 "For I will certainly rescue you, and you will not fall by the sword ; but you will have your own life as booty , because you have trusted in Me," declares the Lord .' "
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15-18
Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15-18
(Read Jeremiah 39:15-18)
Here is a message to assure Ebed-melech of a recompence for his great kindness to Jeremiah. Because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the Lord. God recompenses men's services according to their principles. Those who trust God in the way of duty, as this good man did, will find that their hope shall not fail in times of the greatest danger.