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Jeremiah 34:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 34:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 34 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.”
Jeremiah 34:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 34:21
And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of their enemies—despite royal status and covenant lineage (Zedekiah was Davidic), the king faces identical judgment as his subjects. The Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16) promised eternal dynasty, but conditioned individual kings' reigns on obedience (1 Kings 9:4-9). Zedekiah violated covenant by initiating then breaking the slave release agreement; his leadership position increases rather than mitigates guilt. To whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).The king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you—God's...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 34:21
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“and Zephaniah the second priest”
“Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.”
“says the Lord Yahweh”
“they broke up from Jerusalem.”
“And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.”
“and Zephaniah the second priest”
“but shall surely be taken”
“but shall surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon”
“the anointed of Yahweh”