Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying, Certain of the elders - This is really a fine defense, and the argument was perfectly conclusive. Some think that it was Ahikam who undertook the prophet's defense.
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Jeremiah 26:17
17 Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying,