The Anchor Bible Dictionary states: “This incident not only attests the influence wielded by Ahikam, but also indicates that he, like other members of the family of Shaphan, was kindly disposed toward Jeremiah. ”
607 में बाबुलियों ने आकर यरूशलेम को तबाह कर डाला और वे ज़्यादातर लोगों को बंदी बनाकर ले गए ।