Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 38:24

24 ¶ Then said Zedekiah unto Jeremiah, Let no man know of these words, and thou shalt not dye .

These words sufficiently let us know that Zedekiah stood in awe of his Courtiers, and we might probably think, that had it not been for them, he would have done better. This is the righteous judgment of God, those that will not sanctifie the Lord of Hosts, and make him their fear, shall fear men whom to fear is much more base and ignoble.