“And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.”
Jeremiah's denial: '"That is a lie; I am not deserting to the Chaldeans."' The sentry's refusal to believe demonstrates the atmosphere of suspicion. Even truthful speech can be rejected in times of crisis.
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