And they fetched forth Urijah out of Egypt, and brought him unto Jehoiakim the king; who slew him with the sword, and cast his dead body into the graves of the common people.
They brought Urijah back from Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who killed him with a sword and threw his dead body into the burial ground where common people were buried.
This verse describes how King Jehoiakim had the prophet Urijah executed and dishonored by burying him in a common grave rather than giving him a proper burial.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah (around 609-598 BC), who was hostile to prophets who spoke God's judgment against the nation. Urijah was a prophet who, like Jeremiah, proclaimed God's coming judgment on Jerusalem and Judah for their sins. When Urijah fled to Egypt for safety, Jehoiakim sent men to capture and bring him back for execution.
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