Jehovah knew that Ebed - melech had acted not only because of his concern for Jeremiah but also because of his trust and faith in God.
(‏ اِرْمیا ۳۹ :‏ ۱۶ -‏ ۱۸ )‏ یَهُوَه می‌دانست که عَبَدْمَلَک نه تنها به دلیل توجه و علاقه‌اش به اِرْمیا ،‏ بلکه به دلیل ایمان و اعتمادش به خدا چنین عمل کرده است .‏