Ebed-melech the Kushite (Jeremia 38-39): New Light from outside the Bible

P. Sanders

Ebed-melech the Kushite (Jeremia 38-39): New Light from outside the Bible

P. Sanders

Old Testament / Judaism

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This contribution concerns the background of a notable individual mentioned in the Hebrew Bible: עֶבֶד מֶלֶךְ הַכּוּשִׁי, “Ebed-melech, the Kushite.” The book of Jeremiah describes in positive terms the role he played in Jerusalem briefly before the city fell into the hands of the Babylonians (587 or 586 BCE): Ebed-melech stood up for Jeremiah in front of King Zedekiah and saved this prophet from an imminent death (Jer 38:7–13). It is even told that he received a personal oracle of salvation from God himself (Jer 39:15–18).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Meaningful Meetings with Foreigners in the World of the Bible
Subtitle of host publication	Essays in Honour of Klaas Spronk on the Occasion of his Retirement
Editors	Mario Korpel, Paul Sanders
Place of Publication	Leuven
Publisher	Peeters Publishers
Pages	31-48
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Print)	978-90-429-5294-2
Publication status	Published - 24 Jun 2024

Publication series

Name	Contributions to Biblical Exegesis and Theology
Publisher	Peeters
Volume	119

Keywords

racism
racisme
Inclusivity
Black Lives Matter
Biblical Studies
Black Theology
Egypt

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Ebed-melech the Kushite (Jeremia 38-39): New Light from outside the Bible. / Sanders, P.
Meaningful Meetings with Foreigners in the World of the Bible: Essays in Honour of Klaas Spronk on the Occasion of his Retirement. ed. / Mario Korpel; Paul Sanders. Leuven: Peeters Publishers, 2024. p. 31-48 (Contributions to Biblical Exegesis and Theology; Vol. 119).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Academic › peer-review

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Ebed-melech the Kushite (Jeremia 38-39): New Light from outside the Bible

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