Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the rest of the populace and those who had deserted to the king of Babylon. New Living Translation Then Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, took as exiles the rest of the people who remained in the city, the defectors who had declared their allegiance to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. English Standard Version And the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, together with the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried into exile. Berean Standard Bible Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the people remaining in the city, and and the fallen ones who had fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guards carry away. King James Bible Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away. New King James Version Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive the rest of the people who remained in the city and the defectors who had deserted to the king of Babylon, with the rest of the multitude. New American Standard Bible Then Nebuzaradan, the captain of the bodyguards, led into exile the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the people. NASB 1995 Then the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon and the rest of the people, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away into exile. NASB 1977 Then the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away into exile. Legacy Standard Bible Then the rest of the people who were left in the city and the defectors who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took away into exile. Amplified Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard deported [into exile] the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had joined the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. Berean Annotated Bible Then Nebuzaradan (Nebo has given seed) captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing) and the rest of the population. Christian Standard Bible Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported the rest of the people who remained in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nebuzaradan, the commander of the guards, deported the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. American Standard Version And the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away captive. Contemporary English Version He led away as prisoners the people left in the city, including those who had become loyal to Nebuchadnezzar. English Revised Version And the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away captive. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, captured the few people left in the city, those who surrendered to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. Good News Translation Then Nebuzaradan took away to Babylonia the people who were left in the city, the remaining skilled workers, and those who had deserted to the Babylonians. International Standard Version Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, carried the survivors of the people who remained in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude into exile. NET Bible Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, deported the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. New Heart English Bible Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive the residue of the people who were left in the city, and those who fell away, who fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude. Webster's Bible Translation Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carry away. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. World English Bible Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive the rest of the people who were left in the city and those who had deserted to the king of Babylon—all the rest of the multitude. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the rest of the people, those left in the city, and those falling who have fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan chief of the executioners has removed; Berean Literal Bible And the rest of the people remaining in the city, and and the fallen ones who had fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guards carry away. Young's Literal Translation And the rest of the people, those left in the city, and those falling who have fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude, hath Nebuzaradan chief of the executioners removed; Smith's Literal Translation And the rest of the people being left in the city, and those falling away which fell to the king of Babel, and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan chief of the cooks carried into exile. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Nabuzardan the commander of the army, carried away the rest of the people that remained in the city, and the fugitives that had gone over to the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the common people. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Nebuzaradan, the leader of the military, carried away the rest of the people, who had remained in the city, and the fugitives, who had fled over to the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the common people. New American Bible and Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, led into exile the last of the army remaining in the city, and those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the last of the commoners. New Revised Standard Version Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried into exile the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon—all the rest of the population. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had gone over to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, Nebuzaradan, the commander of the guard, carried away to Babylon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rest of the people who were left in the city, and the deserters who deserted with the King of Babel and the rest of the army, Nebuzaradan General of the Guards took captive and he took them to Babel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away captive. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Nabuzardan the captain of the guard removed the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the men who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple Destroyed…10And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. 11 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. 12But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.… Cross References Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard Jeremiah 39:9 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. Jeremiah 52:12 On the tenth day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. Jeremiah 40:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had released him at Ramah, having found him bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon. carried into exile the people who remained in the city, Jeremiah 52:15 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. 2 Kings 24:14 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. 2 Chronicles 36:20 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon Jeremiah 37:13-14 But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” / “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. Jeremiah 38:19 But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.” Jeremiah 21:9 Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war. and the rest of the population. Jeremiah 52:16 But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. 2 Kings 24:15-16 Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Lamentations 1:3 Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress. Ezekiel 12:11-13 You are to say, ‘I am a sign to you.’ Just as it happened here, so will it be done to them; they will go into exile as captives. / And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. / But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. Jeremiah 24:1 After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. Jeremiah 40:7 When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, Treasury of Scripture Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away. the rest. Jeremiah 15:1,2 Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth… Jeremiah 39:9 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained. Jeremiah 52:12 Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, which served the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem, fugitives. Jump to Previous Armed Babylon Captain Captive Carried Carry Chief City Commander Deserted Deserters Exile Fallen Falling Fell Fugitives Guard Multitude Nebuzaradan Nebu'zarad'an Nebuzar-Adan Populace Remnant Residue Rest Themselves Together WorkmenJump to Next Armed Babylon Captain Captive Carried Carry Chief City Commander Deserted Deserters Exile Fallen Falling Fell Fugitives Guard Multitude Nebuzaradan Nebu'zarad'an Nebuzar-Adan Populace Remnant Residue Rest Themselves Together Workmen2 Kings 25 1. Jerusalem is besieged.4. Zedekiah taken, his sons slain, his eyes put out. 8. Nebuzaradan defaces the city, exiles the remnant, except a few poor laborers; 13. and carries away the treasures. 18. The nobles are slain at Riblah. 22. Gedaliah, who was over those who remained, being slain, the rest flee into Egypt. 27. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin in his court. Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard Nebuzaradan was a high-ranking Babylonian official, often referred to as the "captain of the guard" or "chief executioner." His role was significant in the Babylonian military hierarchy, and he was directly responsible for executing the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar. This title indicates his authority and the trust placed in him by the Babylonian king. Historically, the Babylonians were known for their military prowess and administrative efficiency, which is reflected in the structured roles of their officials. carried into exile the people who remained in the city along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuzaradanThe captain of the guard for the king of Babylon, responsible for carrying out the exile of the people of Judah. 2. The King of Babylon At this time, the Babylonian Empire was under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar II, who orchestrated the siege and destruction of Jerusalem. 3. The Exile The forced removal of the Jewish people from their homeland to Babylon, marking a significant event in Jewish history known as the Babylonian Captivity. 4. The Deserters Those who had defected to the Babylonians during the siege, possibly seeking safety or favor. 5. The Populace The remaining inhabitants of Jerusalem who were not killed or left behind to tend the land. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe exile serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Israel's repeated disobedience led to their downfall, illustrating the importance of faithfulness to God's commands. God's Sovereignty in Judgment Despite the tragic events, God's sovereignty is evident. He used Babylon as an instrument of judgment, fulfilling His prophetic word. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate plan, even in difficult circumstances. Hope in Exile While the exile was a time of judgment, it was also a period of refinement and hope. God promised restoration and a future return to the land, reminding us that His discipline is always coupled with His mercy and plans for redemption. The Role of Leadership Nebuzaradan's role as the executor of the exile highlights the impact of leadership, both good and bad. It challenges us to consider the influence of leaders in our lives and the importance of godly leadership. Faithfulness in Adversity The experience of the exiles encourages believers to remain faithful in times of trial, trusting that God is with us even in our "exiles" and will ultimately bring us through. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 25:11?2. How does 2 Kings 25:11 demonstrate God's judgment on disobedience? 3. What role did Nebuzaradan play in 2 Kings 25:11, and why is it significant? 4. How can we avoid the fate of those "who remained in the city"? 5. What lessons from 2 Kings 25:11 apply to our spiritual walk today? 6. How does 2 Kings 25:11 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy 28? 7. How does 2 Kings 25:11 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 25:11? 9. Why did God allow the Babylonians to capture the people in 2 Kings 25:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 25? 11. How do the events foretold in Ezekiel 21:25–27 align with known historical records of Israel’s leadership and exile? 12. How do we reconcile the differing numbers of exiles listed in Jeremiah 52:28–30 with other biblical accounts? 13. How do we reconcile Ezekiel 6:8–9, which speaks of a repentant remnant, with other passages (e.g., 2 Kings 21:14) suggesting total destruction or exile? 14. Who was Nebuzaradan in the Bible? What Does 2 Kings 25:11 Mean Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard• Nebuzaradan is the Babylonian military official assigned to oversee Jerusalem’s fall, showing that God’s warnings through prophets like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 21:8-10; 39:9) have come to pass exactly as foretold. • His presence fulfills earlier statements that Babylon would have complete control (2 Kings 24:10-16; Jeremiah 52:12-15). • The verse reminds us that earthly powers move at God’s sovereign direction (Proverbs 21:1; Isaiah 10:5-6). carried into exile • Exile is the climactic covenant consequence Moses outlined generations earlier (Leviticus 26:33; Deuteronomy 28:36-37), demonstrating that God keeps every promise, whether blessing or judgment. • Being “carried” underscores that Judah’s fate is not self-directed; they are under compulsion, echoing earlier deportations under Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:14) and pointing ahead to the gracious return God will later grant (Ezra 1:1-4). the people who remained in the city • These are the survivors after siege and famine (2 Kings 25:1-3; Lamentations 2:11-12). Their removal confirms that no refuge remained inside Jerusalem’s walls once the Lord withdrew His protective presence (Ezekiel 10:18-19). • God had pleaded with the inhabitants to surrender and live (Jeremiah 38:17-23); those who stayed faced forced displacement, illustrating the cost of resisting divine counsel. along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon • Even those who previously surrendered are taken, highlighting Babylon’s thoroughness and God’s comprehensive judgment (Jeremiah 52:15). • Their earlier defection (Jeremiah 39:9) did spare them from the city’s starvation, yet earthly safety did not cancel the national sentence of exile (Jeremiah 24:8-10). and the rest of the population • This phrase sweeps in every remaining social class—rich or poor—so that the land is virtually emptied (2 Chronicles 36:20-21). • Only “some of the poorest of the land” are left to farm (2 Kings 25:12), fulfilling prophetic imagery of a land resting from Sabbath violations (Leviticus 26:34-35; Jeremiah 25:11). summary 2 Kings 25:11 paints the sober completion of God’s long-announced judgment: a Babylonian commander, acting under divine permission, removes every category of survivor from Jerusalem. The verse confirms God’s unwavering faithfulness to His Word—blessing the obedient and disciplining the rebellious—while also setting the stage for future hope, because the same Lord who sent Judah away will one day bring a remnant home (Jeremiah 29:10-14). (11) The fugitives that fell away--i.e., the deserters. (See Jeremiah 27:12; Jeremiah 37:13 sea., Jeremiah 38:2; Jeremiah 38:4; Jeremiah 38:17; Jeremiah 38:19.) . . . Verses 11-21. - Fate of the inhabitants of Judah, and of the contents of the temple. Having burnt the temple, the royal palace, and the grand residences of the principal citizens, Nebuzar-adan proceeded to divide the inhabitants of the city and country into two bodies - those whom he would leave in the land, and those whom he would carry off. The line of demarcation was, in a general way, a social one. The rich and well-to-do he would take with him; the poor and insignificant he would leave behind (vers. 11, 12). Among the former were included the high priest, the "second priest," three of the temple Levites, the commandant of the city, a certain number of the royal councilors, the "principal scribe of the host," and sixty of the "princes" (vers. 18, 19). The latter were chiefly persons of the agricultural class, who were left to be "vinedressers and husbandmen." From the temple, which had been already plundered twice (2 Chronicles 36:7, 10), he carried off such vessels in gold and silver and bronze as were still remaining there, together with the bronze of the two pillars Jachin and Boaz, of the great laver, or "molten sea," and of the stands for the smaller layers, all of which he broke up (ver. 13). Having reached Riblah, where Nebuchadnezzar still was, he delivered up to him both the booty and the prisoners. Rather more than seventy of the latter Nebuchadnezzar punished with death (ver. 21). The rest were taken to Babylon. Verse 11. - Now the rest of the people that were left in the city - i.e., that remained behind when the king and the garrison fled - and the fugitives that fen away to the King of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude; rather, both the fugitives that had fallen away to the King of Babylon, and the remnant of the multitude, The writer means to divide "the rest of the people" into two classes:(1) those who during the siege, or before it, had deserted to the Babylonians, as no doubt many did, and as Jeremiah was accused of doing (Jeremiah 37:13); (2) those who were found inside the city when it was taken. Did Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carry away. Hebrew Then Nebuzaradanנְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן (nə·ḇū·zar·’ă·ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5018: Nebuzaradan -- 'Nebo has given seed', a Babylonian general the captain רַב־ (raḇ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7227: Much, many, great of the guard טַבָּחִֽים׃ (ṭab·bā·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook carried into exile הֶגְלָ֕ה (heḡ·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who remained הַנִּשְׁאָרִ֣ים (han·niš·’ā·rîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant in the city, בָּעִ֗יר (bā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement along with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the deserters הַנֹּֽפְלִים֙ (han·nō·p̄ə·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had defected נָפְלוּ֙ (nā·p̄ə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the king הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and the rest יֶ֣תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the population. הֶהָמ֑וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1995: A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth Links 2 Kings 25:11 NIV2 Kings 25:11 NLT 2 Kings 25:11 ESV 2 Kings 25:11 NASB 2 Kings 25:11 KJV 2 Kings 25:11 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 25:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 25:11 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 25:11 French Bible 2 Kings 25:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 25:11 The residue of the people who were (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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