Hebrews 11:37, “….they were killed by the sword,….”
When the prophet Uriah prophesied against the city and
against the land (similar words to the prophet Jeremiah) King Jehoiakim
attempted to put him to death. So the prophet escaped to Egypt.
You would think that would satisfy the king. No. Instead he
set men to capture and return Uriah before him and then the king himself slew him with a sword. And threw his
body into common ground for burial. Jer 26:23
Perhaps his intent was to make an example out of the prophet
for speaking against his reign. And give warning to other prophets. Instead he
made an example out of the prophet for being a faithful witness to God’s word
regardless of the consequences.
Rather than hiding his actions from the truth, the king
highlighted his wickedness by his very response. And the people saw a prophet
who cherished God’s glory above earthly power.
Eternal lasting power over temporary earth bound rewards.
Uriah knew his soul was safe in God’s hands.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 57:5-6
“Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Thy glory be above
all the earth.
They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed
down;
They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it.”
