The principle of 'What Goes Around Comes Around' is vividly illustrated in the story of Zedekiah and Ebed-Melech during the fall of Judah to the Babylonian Empire. Zedekiah, driven by fear for his own safety, refuses to heed the warnings of Jeremiah, God's prophet, who advises surrender to the Babylonians to preserve life and prevent the destruction of Jerusalem. His failure to obey God and his cowardice in the face of responsibility reveal a tragic flaw, ultimately contributing to his downfall as he flees from duty only to face his enemies later. In stark contrast, Ebed-Melech, a man of little power or status, overcomes his own fear and acts with mercy toward Jeremiah. Trusting in God, he boldly approaches the king, reproaches the princes, and risks his life to save the prophet. His act of courage and compassion exemplifies the weak of the world standing firm in faith. God, who shows no partiality, responds with reciprocity, granting mercy to Ebed-Melech for his merciful actions. By receiving a prophet in the name of a prophet, he earns a prophet's reward, demonstrating that acts of righteousness and bravery are met with divine favor.