Story Research Inquiry

[John Jude Farragut]

I'm planning a large story that has a subplot like this: Enemy troops have seized a large island and its >8,000 residents. One of the characters feels that God is directing the people to surrender and be taken captive by the enemy in order to live. Otherwise, the citizens will die from sickness, starvation, capture, or all of the above. This character mentions that this incident is reminiscent of a Bible passage that shows a similar story.

My question is, what Bible passage is it? I think it's somewhere in Jeremiah, but I have no idea. I think it involves a Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. If you guys have any ideas or answers, that would be great.

Thanks!

>> John

I don't want to come off sounding like a smart*** or anything, but if it's your story that you're writing, why can't you do a Google search or a Bible.org search and figure it out? Hey, pick up a Bible and thumb through it.

[John Jude Farragut]

*Laughs* Actually, been there, done that. I'm at dead ends here. I hope to get advice from people who know the Bible way better than I do--which isn't very hard.

Originally Posted by NCAngelFire

Hey, pick up a Bible and thumb through it.

I do read my Bible every day and then some. *Laughs again* It's a little bit concerning, though, since I can't remember most of the day's material worth a darn!

Ok....Try looking up Sennacherib or Masada and see if either of those accounts work with what you're trying to write.