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Jeremiah 39:3 Cross-References

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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)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 39:3

People Mentioned

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NebuchadnezzarKing of Babylon (2KI 23:37)
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Nergal-sar-ezerBabylonian official who sat in the Middle Gate of Jerusalem (JER 39:3)
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Samgar-nebuBabylonian official who sat in the Middle Gate of Jerusalem (JER 39:3)
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Sar-sekimthe Rab-saris [chief official] (JER 39:3)

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

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