26:6

• The ark of the covenant, which represented Jehovah’s presence, was once kept in Shiloh

• Jehovah allowed the Philistines to capture the Ark, and it was never returned to Shiloh

26:8, 9, 12, 13

• The people seized Jeremiah because of his prophesying against Jerusalem and the temple

• Jeremiah did not give up and run away

26:16, 24

• Jeremiah maintained his courage, and Jehovah did not abandon him

• God moved courageous Ahikam to protect Jeremiah

With Jehovah’s backing and encouragement, Jeremiah was able to declare an unpopular message for 40 years