In The Bible, the figure who died for pursuing his runaway slaves is King Zedekiah of Judah. After the Babylonian conquest, he attempted to rescue his people and regain control, which ultimately led to his capture. Zedekiah was taken to Babylon, where he faced dire consequences for his actions, including the tragic fate of witnessing the execution of his sons before his own eyes. This story is primarily found in the book of Jeremiah.
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