Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 39:3 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jeremiah 39:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 39 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.”
Jeremiah 39:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 39:3
All the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate (שַׁעַר הַתָּוֶךְ, sha'ar hatavekh)—The 'middle gate' (likely between the upper and lower city) became the seat of Babylonian judgment, symbolizing foreign dominion in the holy city. The act of 'sitting' (יָשַׁב, yashav) denotes taking authority—these conquerors held court where David's throne once reigned.The naming of specific officials—Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsechim, Rab-saris, Rab-mag—demonstrates historical precision. 'Rab-saris' (רַב־סָרִיס) means 'chief eunuch'; 'Rab-mag' (רַב־מָג) means 'chief magician....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 39:3
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“the God of Israel”
“Thus says Yahweh”
“behold”
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