Jeremiah 39
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 39 of 52
Chapter Summary
Jerusalem is taken. Zedekiah's eyes are blinded, and he is sent to Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar commands good for Jeremiah.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah captured fleeing Jerusalem; his sons are slain before him and he is blinded and taken to Babylon.
King of Babylon whose army breaches Jerusalem; he commands that Jeremiah be treated well.
Chief of the executioners who exiles the people, spares the poor, and frees Jeremiah from the prison court.
The prophet released from the prison court and given into Gedaliah's care; receives Jehovah's word for Ebed-melech.
Cushite who rescued Jeremiah; Jehovah promises to deliver him because he trusted in Him.
Son of Ahikam, to whom Jeremiah is entrusted to live among the people.
Timeline
Jerusalem is breached by the Chaldeans. Zedekiah flees but is captured near Jericho. Nebuchadnezzar slaughters Zedekiah's sons, blinds him, binds him in fetters, and exiles him.
Jeremiah 39:1-10Nebuchadnezzar orders Nebuzaradan to protect Jeremiah, who is placed with Gedaliah. God also promises Ebed-melech his life will be spared because he trusted in Him.
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