Jeremiah 26:21

When Jehoiakim and his soldiers and administrators heard what Uriah said, they tried to execute the prophet. But he became afraid and fled to Egypt. [Note: Earlier Elijah had become afraid of Queen Jezebel and had fled to Mt. Horeb (1 Kings 19:1-8).] This official action illustrates two facts: Israel’s leaders opposed all true prophets, and Jeremiah faced grave danger.