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Jeremiah 39:11 Cross-References

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Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying, to: Heb. by the hand of

Jeremiah 39:11 (KJV)

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NebuchadnezzarKing of Babylon (2KI 23:37)
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Jeremiahthe prophet (2CH 36:12), son of Hilkiah (JER 1:1)
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Nebuzaradancaptain of the guard of the King of Babylon (2KI 25:8) who took captives into exile (JER 39:9)

Commentary on Jeremiah 39:11

Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah (צִוָּה, tzivvah)—The verb tzavah means to command, give orders. The pagan emperor issued protective orders for God's prophet while the covenant king languished in chains—stunning reversal. God had promised Jeremiah, 'I will make you... a fortified city, an iron pillar' (1:18), and even Babylon's king became unwittingly God's instrument to preserve His servant.To Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard (רַב־טַבָּחִים, rav-tabachim)—Literally 'chief of the executioners/butchers,' this title emphasizes the irony: the man responsible fo...

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