Jeremiah 39:10-14 Jeremiah 39 - Jerusalem captured by Babylon

10 But Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people, who owned nothing; and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields.

11 Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given these orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard:

12 “Take him and look after him; don’t harm him but do for him whatever he asks.”

13 So Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard, Nebushazban a chief officer, Nergal-Sharezer a high official and all the other officers of the king of Babylon

14 sent and had Jeremiah taken out of the courtyard of the guard. They turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him back to his home. So he remained among his own people.

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Meaning of Jeremiah 39:10-14

Jeremiah 39:10 reveals God’s enduring compassion even in times of judgement. By permitting the poor to remain and providing them land, God ensures the preservation and hope for a remnant. This verse underscores God’s justice intertwined with mercy, directing us to trust in His ultimate plan of restoration.

Cross References for Jeremiah 39:10-14

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Jeremiah 52:16 - But Nebuzaradan left behind the rest of the poorest people of the land to work the vineyards an... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 52:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 52:16

2 Kings 25:12 - But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land to work the vineyards and ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:12 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:12

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Isaiah 7:21 - In that day, a man will keep alive a young cow and two goats. Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:21

Ezekiel 5:3 - But take a few strands of hair and tuck them away in the folds of your garment. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:3

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