Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death.
Ver. 24. Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam.] Who had been one of Josiah's counsellors. 2Ki 22:12 By this man's authority and help Jeremiah was delivered, and God rewarded him in his son Gedaliah, made governor of the land. 2Ki 25:22