Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Seraiah, the son of Azriel, was one of the men sent by King Jehoiakim to capture Jeremiah and Baruch.
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Seraiah, mentioned in Jer.36.26, was the son of Azriel and a member of King Jehoiakim's court. When Jeremiah's prophecies were read before the king, Jehoiakim became angry and ordered the arrest of Jeremiah and his scribe, Baruch. The king sent Seraiah, along with Jerahmeel, a member of the royal family, and Shelemiah, the son of Abdeel, to seize Jeremiah and Baruch. However, the Lord hid them, and they were not found. This incident highlights the opposition and persecution faced by Jeremiah for proclaiming God's messages, as well as God's protection over His faithful servants.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8304
Instead, the king commanded Jerahmeel, a son of the king, as well as Seraiah son of Azriel and Shelemiah son of Abdeel, to seize Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet. But the LORD had hidden them.
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