2 Kings 25:15
New International Version
The commander of the imperial guard took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—all that were made of pure gold or silver.

New Living Translation
The captain of the guard also took the incense burners and basins, and all the other articles made of pure gold or silver.

English Standard Version
the fire pans also and the bowls. What was of gold the captain of the guard took away as gold, and what was of silver, as silver.

Berean Standard Bible
The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.

King James Bible
And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

New King James Version
The firepans and the basins, the things of solid gold and solid silver, the captain of the guard took away.

New American Standard Bible
The captain of the bodyguards also took away the firepans and the basins, what was fine gold and what was fine silver.

NASB 1995
The captain of the guard also took away the firepans and the basins, what was fine gold and what was fine silver.

NASB 1977
The captain of the guard also took away the firepans and the basins, what was fine gold and what was fine silver.

Legacy Standard Bible
The captain of the guard also took away the firepans and the bowls, what was fine gold and what was fine silver.

Amplified Bible
the captain of the bodyguard also took away the firepans and basins, anything made of fine gold and anything made of fine silver.

Christian Standard Bible
The captain of the guards took away the firepans and sprinkling basins—whatever was gold or silver.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The commander of the guards took away the firepans and the sprinkling basins—whatever was gold or silver.

American Standard Version
And the firepans, and the basins, that which was of gold, in gold, and that which was of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

Contemporary English Version
as well as the fire pans and the sprinkling bowls. Nebuzaradan ordered his soldiers to take everything made of gold or silver.

English Revised Version
And the firepans, and the basons; that which was of gold, in gold; and that which was of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The captain of the guard took all of the incense burners and bowls that were made of gold or silver.

Good News Translation
They took away everything that was made of gold or silver, including the small bowls and the pans used for carrying live coals.

International Standard Version
The captain of the guard also confiscated the fire pans, basins, and whatever had been crafted of pure gold and pure silver.

Majority Standard Bible
The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls?anything made of pure gold or fine silver.

NET Bible
The captain of the royal guard took the golden and silver censers and basins.

New Heart English Bible
The captain of the guard took away the fire pans, the basins, that which was of gold, in gold, and that which was of silver, in silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the fire-pans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

World English Bible
The captain of the guard took away the fire pans, the basins, that which was of gold, for gold, and that which was of silver, for silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the fire-pans, and the bowls that [are] wholly of silver, the chief of the executioners has taken.

Young's Literal Translation
and the fire-pans, and the bowls that are wholly of silver, hath the chief of the executioners taken.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the fire pans and the vases which were of gold, gold, and which were of silver, silver, the chief of the cooks took.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover also the censers, and the bowls, such as were of gold in gold, and such as were of silver in silver, the general of the army took away.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the leader of the military even took away the censers and the bowls, whatever was of gold for the gold, and whatever was of silver for the silver,

New American Bible
The fire pans and the bowls that were of solid gold or silver the captain of the guard also carried off.

New Revised Standard Version
as well as the firepans and the basins. What was made of gold the captain of the guard took away for the gold, and what was made of silver, for the silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the censers and the bowls, which were of gold and silver, and the cups, the commander of the guard took away.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the General of the Guards took away the censers and the incense burners of gold and of silver and the cups
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the fire-pans, and the basins, that which was of gold, in gold, and that which was of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the captain of the guard took the fire-pans, and the gold and silver bowls.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Temple Destroyed
14They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. 15 The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls— anything made of pure gold or fine silver. 16As for the two pillars, the Sea, and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 52:19
The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.

2 Chronicles 36:18
who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials.

Daniel 5:2-3
Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines.

Ezra 1:7-11
King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. / Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. / This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, ...

Jeremiah 27:16
Then I said to the priests and to all this people, “This is what the LORD says: Do not listen to the words of your prophets who prophesy to you, saying, ‘Look, very soon now the articles from the house of the LORD will be brought back from Babylon.’ They are prophesying to you a lie.

Jeremiah 28:3
Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon.

Jeremiah 28:6
“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon.

2 Kings 24:13
As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD.

2 Kings 20:13
And Hezekiah received the envoys and showed them all that was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

2 Chronicles 32:27
Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

1 Kings 14:26
He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

1 Kings 15:18
So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus:

2 Chronicles 12:9
So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made.


Treasury of Scripture

And the fire pans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

and such things.

Exodus 37:23
And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.

Numbers 7:13,14
And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering: …

1 Kings 7:48-51
And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was, …

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2 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.














The captain of the guard
This phrase refers to Nebuzaradan, the commander of the Babylonian guard, who was responsible for executing the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar during the siege and destruction of Jerusalem. Historically, the captain of the guard was a high-ranking official, often tasked with significant military and administrative duties. In this context, Nebuzaradan's role underscores the complete control and authority Babylon had over Judah, fulfilling the prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah and other prophets about the consequences of Israel's disobedience.

also took away
This action signifies the thoroughness of the Babylonian conquest. The phrase indicates not just a physical removal but also a symbolic stripping away of the religious and cultural identity of the Israelites. The taking away of sacred items from the temple represents a profound loss, both materially and spiritually, for the people of Judah. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the fulfillment of divine judgment.

the censers and sprinkling bowls
These items were integral to the worship practices in the temple, used in offerings and purification rituals. The censers, used for burning incense, symbolize the prayers of the people rising to God, while the sprinkling bowls were used in various sacrificial rites. Their removal signifies the cessation of temple worship and the interruption of the Israelites' covenant relationship with God. This loss would have been deeply felt, as these objects were not merely functional but held deep spiritual significance.

anything made of pure gold or fine silver
The mention of "pure gold or fine silver" highlights the wealth and splendor of Solomon's temple, which was renowned for its opulence. Gold and silver, precious metals, symbolize value, purity, and divine glory. Their confiscation by the Babylonians not only represents a material loss but also a spiritual impoverishment. The temple, once a place where God's presence dwelt among His people, is now stripped of its treasures, reflecting the nation's spiritual desolation.

(15) Firepans.--See 1Kings 7:50. Besides "firepans" and "bowls" five other sorts of vessel are given in Jeremiah 52:19.

Such things as were . . . silver.--A general expression intended to include all other objects of the same material as the two kinds mentioned. The verse treats of the utensils of the holy place. Many such had doubtless been carefully concealed by the priests on the occasion of the first plundering of the Temple (2Kings 24:13). (Comp. Jeremiah 27:19 seq.)

Verse 15. - And the firepans, and the bowls; rather, the snuff-dishes, (Exodus 25:38; 1 Kings 7:50) and the bowls, or basins (Exodus 12:22; 1 Kings 7:50; 2 Chronicles 4:8). Of these Solomon made one hundred, all in gold. And such things as were of gold, in gold. The "and" supplied by our translators would be better omitted. The writer means that of the articles enumerated some were in gold and some in silver, though probably the greater pert were in bronze. And of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away (comp. Jeremiah 52:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
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

also took away
לָקַ֖ח (lā·qaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

the censers
הַמַּחְתּוֹת֙ (ham·maḥ·tō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4289: A fireholder, censer, snuff dish

and sprinkling bowls—
הַמִּזְרָק֗וֹת (ham·miz·rā·qō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin

anything [made of]
אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

pure gold
זָהָב֙ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

or fine silver.
כֶּ֖סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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