Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city, your fellow citizens who did not go with you into exile— New Living Translation But this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all those still living here in Jerusalem—your relatives who were not exiled to Babylon. English Standard Version thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who dwell in this city, your kinsmen who did not go out with you into exile: Berean Standard Bible this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— King James Bible Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; New King James Version therefore thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, concerning all the people who dwell in this city, and concerning your brethren who have not gone out with you into captivity— New American Standard Bible for this is what the LORD says concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who live in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— NASB 1995 for thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who dwell in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— NASB 1977 for thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who dwell in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— Legacy Standard Bible for thus says Yahweh concerning the king who sits on the throne of David and concerning all the people who live in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— Amplified Bible thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who live in this city, your brothers (fellow people of Judah) who did not go with you into captivity— Christian Standard Bible But this is what the LORD says concerning the king sitting on David’s throne and concerning all the people living in this city—that is, concerning your brothers who did not go with you into exile. Holman Christian Standard Bible But this is what the LORD says concerning the king sitting on David’s throne and concerning all the people living in this city—that is, concerning your brothers who did not go with you into exile. American Standard Version thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; English Revised Version for thus saith the LORD concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; GOD'S WORD® Translation But this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David's throne and about all the people who live in this city, the people who are your relatives and who weren't taken away as captives: Good News Translation Listen to what the LORD says about the king who rules the kingdom that David ruled and about the people of this city, that is, your relatives who were not taken away as prisoners with you. International Standard Version "But this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David's throne, and about the people who live in this city—your brothers who didn't go with you into exile: NET Bible But just listen to what the LORD has to say about the king who occupies David's throne and all your fellow countrymen who are still living in this city of Jerusalem and were not carried off into exile with you. New Heart English Bible thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who dwell in this city, your brothers who haven't gone forth with you into captivity; Webster's Bible Translation Know that thus saith the LORD concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwelleth in this city, and concerning your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethis is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— World English Bible Yahweh says concerning the king who sits on David’s throne, and concerning all the people who dwell in this city, your brothers who haven’t gone with you into captivity, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsurely thus said YHWH concerning the king who is sitting on the throne of David, and concerning all the people that are dwelling in this city, your brothers who did not go forth with you in the expulsion— Young's Literal Translation Surely thus said Jehovah concerning the king who is sitting on the throne of David, and concerning all the people that is dwelling in this city, your brethren who went not forth with you in the removal; Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah to the king sitting upon the throne of David, and to all the people dwelling in this city, your brethren which went not forth with you into captivity. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord to the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and to all the people that dwell in this city, to your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity. Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord, to the king who sits upon the throne of David, and to all the people who live in this city, to your brothers who have not departed with you in the transmigration: New American Bible Thus says the LORD concerning the king sitting on David’s throne and all the people living in this city, your kinsmen who did not go with you into exile; New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David, and concerning all the people who live in this city, your kinsfolk who did not go out with you into exile: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, thus says the LORD concerning the king who sits on the throne of David and concerning all the people who dwell in this city and your brethren who did not go out with you into captivity; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For thus says LORD JEHOVAH about the King who sits on the throne of David, and about all the people who dwell in this city: “Your brethren who did not go out with you into captivity OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the LORD concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles…15Because you may say, “The LORD has raised up for us prophets in Babylon,” 16 this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city, your brothers who did not go with you into exile— 17this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will send against them sword and famine and plague, and I will make them like rotten figs, so bad they cannot be eaten.… Cross References 2 Kings 24:10-16 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. / Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. ... 2 Chronicles 36:10 In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. Jeremiah 24:8-10 But like the bad figs, so bad they cannot be eaten,’ says the LORD, ‘so will I deal with Zedekiah king of Judah, his officials, and the remnant of Jerusalem—those remaining in this land and those living in the land of Egypt. / I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them. / And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’” Jeremiah 21:9-10 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. / For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Jeremiah 38:2-3 “This is what the LORD says: Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever surrenders to the Chaldeans will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war, and he will live. / This is what the LORD says: This city will surely be delivered into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.” Ezekiel 17:12-21 “Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. / He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. ... Ezekiel 21:25-27 And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’ Lamentations 2:2-5 Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob. In His wrath He has demolished the fortified cities of the Daughter of Judah. He brought to the ground and defiled her kingdom and its princes. / In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. / He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. ... Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Matthew 24:2 “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Luke 21:20-24 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ... Mark 13:2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” John 11:48 If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” Acts 6:14 For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” Romans 11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Treasury of Scripture Know that thus said the LORD of the king that sits on the throne of David, and of all the people that dwells in this city, and of your brothers that are not gone forth with you into captivity; Jeremiah 29:3 By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) saying, Jeremiah 24:2 One basket had very good figs, even like the figs that are first ripe: and the other basket had very naughty figs, which could not be eaten, they were so bad. Jeremiah 38:2,3,17-23 Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live… Jump to Previous Captivity City David David's Dwell Dwelleth Exile Forth Kingdom Kinsmen Prisoners Seat Seated Sits Sitteth ThroneJump to Next Captivity City David David's Dwell Dwelleth Exile Forth Kingdom Kinsmen Prisoners Seat Seated Sits Sitteth ThroneJeremiah 29 1. Jeremiah sends a letter to the captives in Babylon to be quiet there,8. and not to believe the dreams of their prophets; 10. and that they shall return with grace after seventy years. 15. He foretells the destruction of the rest for their disobedience. 20. He shows the fearful end of Ahab and Zedekiah, two false prophets. 24. Shemaiah writes a letter against Jeremiah. 30. Jeremiah foretells his doom. this is what the LORD says This phrase introduces a direct message from God, emphasizing divine authority. In the prophetic tradition, such declarations underscore the seriousness and certainty of the message. Prophets like Jeremiah served as God's mouthpieces, delivering His words to the people. about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city your brothers who did not go with you into exile— Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. The King on David’s Throne Refers to the reigning king in Jerusalem, a descendant of King David, during the time of Jeremiah. 3. The People Remaining in Jerusalem The inhabitants of Jerusalem who were not taken into Babylonian exile. 4. Jeremiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 5. Exile The Babylonian captivity, where many Israelites were taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of nations and leaders. Despite the chaos of exile, His plans and purposes prevail. The Consequences of Disobedience The people remaining in Jerusalem faced dire consequences due to their disobedience and refusal to heed God's warnings. Hope in Exile While exile seems like a punishment, it is also a place of hope and future restoration, as God promises to bring His people back. The Importance of Listening to God’s Prophets Jeremiah’s message was often ignored, but it was crucial for the people to listen to God’s true prophets. Trust in God’s Promises Even in difficult circumstances, believers are called to trust in God’s promises and His faithfulness to His covenant. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:16?2. How does Jeremiah 29:16 warn against false security in worldly leaders? 3. What does Jeremiah 29:16 reveal about God's judgment on Jerusalem's current king? 4. How can we discern false promises today, as warned in Jeremiah 29:16? 5. Connect Jeremiah 29:16 with other scriptures on God's sovereignty over nations. 6. How should Jeremiah 29:16 influence our trust in God's ultimate plan? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 29:16 and its message to the exiled Israelites? 8. How does Jeremiah 29:16 challenge the belief in God's protection and promises? 9. What is the significance of the prophecy in Jeremiah 29:16 for understanding God's judgment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 29? 11. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 12. In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives? 13. Jeremiah 29:15-19 speaks against false prophets--how do we address apparent contradictions with other biblical prophecies that some view as unfulfilled or inconsistent? 14. (2 Samuel 16:10-12) Does David's acceptance of Shimei's cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God's anointed is forbidden? What Does Jeremiah 29:16 Mean this is what the LORD saysJeremiah opens with a familiar prophetic formula that underscores absolute authority. • The phrase establishes that the words to follow are not Jeremiah’s ideas but “the word of the LORD” (Jeremiah 1:4–9; Isaiah 55:10–11). • Because the speaker is God, what He declares is certain (Numbers 23:19). • The exiles in Babylon needed this reminder: divine pronouncements overrule political calculations and popular hopes (Jeremiah 29:4). about the king who sits on David’s throne The immediate reference is King Zedekiah, the last Davidic ruler still in Jerusalem after Jehoiachin’s deportation (2 Kings 24:17). • God’s covenant with David promised a lasting throne (2 Samuel 7:12–16), yet individual kings could experience discipline (Jeremiah 22:1–9). • Zedekiah had falsely assured the remnant that Babylon would soon collapse (Jeremiah 28:2–4). • Through Jeremiah, God warns that the royal status Zedekiah relied on will not shield him from judgment (Jeremiah 39:4–7). and all the people who remain in this city “These city dwellers” are the Judeans who avoided the first deportations and assumed their survival proved divine favor. • Jeremiah had previously pictured them as “bad figs” destined for disaster (Jeremiah 24:8–10). • Their confidence contrasted with the exiles’ humiliation, yet God declares that remaining in the land apart from obedience only invites wrath (Jeremiah 21:8–10). • The statement levels the ground: neither palace nor city walls can exempt anyone from accountability (Psalm 33:16–19). your brothers who did not go with you into exile— God addresses the captive audience in Babylon, calling the Jerusalem residents their “brothers.” • Familial language highlights shared identity, but also exposes misplaced envy: the exiles longed for home, while the stay-behinds seemed privileged (Psalm 137:1). • The Lord flips that perception. Immediately after verse 16 He says, “I will send against them sword, famine, and plague” (Jeremiah 29:17). • Ezekiel, prophesying to the same exiles, echoes this reversal: “Those in the city shall be devoured” (Ezekiel 11:6–10). • The exile, though painful, is God’s refining tool leading to future hope (Jeremiah 29:10–14); the so-called fortunate brothers will face harsher judgment. summary Jeremiah 29:16 assures the Babylonian exiles that God’s word, not visible circumstances, defines reality. The Davidic king still on the throne and the compatriots still in Jerusalem are not safer or more blessed; they stand under looming judgment because they reject God’s commands. Conversely, the exiles—chastened yet preserved—are positioned for restoration. The verse calls believers to trust God’s sovereign declarations over outward advantages, remembering that obedience and humble repentance invite His ultimate deliverance. Verse 16. - Know that thus saith the Lord; rather, Surely thus saith the Lord.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew this is whatכֹ֣ה ׀ (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say about אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king who sits הַיּוֹשֵׁב֙ (hay·yō·wō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David’s דָוִ֔ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse throne כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne and וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who remain הַיּוֹשֵׁ֖ב (hay·yō·wō·šêḇ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city, בָּעִ֣יר (bā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement your brothers אֲחֵיכֶ֕ם (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) who אֲשֶׁ֛ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no go יָצְא֥וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim with you אִתְּכֶ֖ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among into exile. בַּגּוֹלָֽה׃ (bag·gō·w·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1473: Exile, exiles Links Jeremiah 29:16 NIVJeremiah 29:16 NLT Jeremiah 29:16 ESV Jeremiah 29:16 NASB Jeremiah 29:16 KJV Jeremiah 29:16 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 29:16 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 29:16 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 29:16 French Bible Jeremiah 29:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 29:16 Thus says Yahweh concerning the king who (Jer.) |
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