A guard in the time of the divided kingdom who arrested the prophet Jeremiah, son of Shelemiah, mentioned in Jeremiah 37:13.
About Irijah
A guard from the tribe of Benjamin who arrested the prophet Jeremiah when he was leaving Jerusalem to inspect property he had the right to buy (Jeremiah 32:6–7). Irijah accused Jeremiah of trying to join the Babylonian army. Because of this false charge, the officials had Jeremiah beaten and put in prison (37:13–14).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Shelemiah (Jeremiah 37:13)
Key References
But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”
“That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.
All Scripture References (2)
Jeremiah (2)
But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!”
“That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials.