Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.
New American Standard Bible
Even though Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah
King James Version
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
Holman Bible
Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah had urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.
A Conservative Version
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll, but he would not hear them.
American Standard Version
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll; but he would not hear them.
Amplified
Even though Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah pleaded with the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.
Bible in Basic English
And Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made a strong request to the king not to let the book be burned, but he would not give ear to them.
Darby Translation
Moreover, Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll; but he would not hear them.
Julia Smith Translation
And also Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah supplicated to the king not to burn the roll: and he heard to them not
King James 2000
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the scroll: but he would not hear them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And even [when] Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.
Modern King James verseion
But Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had pleaded with the king that he should not burn the scroll, but he would not hear them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah besought the king, that he would not burn the book: notwithstanding the king would not hear them,
NET Bible
The king did not even listen to Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah, who had urged him not to burn the scroll.
New Heart English Bible
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the scroll; but he would not hear them.
The Emphasized Bible
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah, interceded with the king, not to burn the roll, - but he hearkened not unto them.
Webster
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
World English Bible
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the scroll; but he would not hear them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And also Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah have interceded with the king not to burn the roll, and he hath not hearkened unto them.
Themes
Baruch » An amanuensis (copyist) of jeremiah
Elnathan » Father of nehushta, the mother of king jehoiachin
Jeremiah » The prophet » Prophecies of, destroyed by jehoiakim
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 36:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jehoiakim Burns The Scroll
24 The king and all his officials who were listening to these words were not afraid, nor did they tear their garments. 25 Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them. 26 The king ordered his son Jerahmeel, Azriel's son Seraiah, and Abdeel's son Shelemiah to get Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet, but the LORD had hidden them.
Cross References
Genesis 37:22
Reuben told them. "And no blood shedding, either. Instead, let's toss him into this cistern that's way out here in the wilderness. But don't lay a hand on him." (Reuben intended to free Joseph and return him to his father.)
Jeremiah 36:12
he went down to the palace, to the scribe's office, where all the officials were sitting. Elishama the scribe, Shemaiah's son Delaiah, Achbor's son Elnathan, Shaphan's son Gemariah, Hananiah's son Zedekiah, and all the other officials were there.
Acts 5:34-39
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and ordered the men to be taken outside for a little while.
Genesis 37:26-28
Then Judah suggested to his brothers, "Where's the profit in just killing our brother and shedding his blood?
Proverbs 21:29
The wicked man puts up a bold appearance, but the upright thinks about what he is doing.
Jeremiah 13:15-17
Listen and pay attention! Don't be proud, for the LORD has spoken.
Jeremiah 26:22
King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt. He sent Achbor's son Elnathan, along with a contingent of men into Egypt.
Matthew 27:4
saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood."
Matthew 27:24-25
Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was about to break out instead. So he took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. Attend to that yourselves."