Ebed-Melech Risks Everything to Rescue Jeremiah from the Cistern

Jeremiah was sinking in the mud at the bottom of a cistern after being punished for speaking God's word. Ebed-Melech, a servant in King Zedekiah's palace, refused to ignore his plight. He spoke up to the king and received permission to rescue him. Ebed-Melech brought thirty men and lowered ropes with old cloths to protect Jeremiah from injury. They carefully pulled him out of the mud and brought him to safety, as told in Jeremiah 38:6–13. His actions show that courage can mean speaking up and taking practical steps when someone is in danger. What stands out to you about Ebed-Melech's response?

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