Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (This was after King Jehoiachin and the queen mother, the court officials and the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the skilled workers and the artisans had gone into exile from Jerusalem.) New Living Translation This was after King Jehoiachin, the queen mother, the court officials, the other officials of Judah, and all the craftsmen and artisans had been deported from Jerusalem. English Standard Version This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had departed from Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) King James Bible (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) New King James Version (This happened after Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) New American Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the high officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalworkers had departed from Jerusalem.) NASB 1995 (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) NASB 1977 (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) Legacy Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had gone out from Jerusalem.) Amplified Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes (court officials) of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) Christian Standard Bible This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had left Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had left Jerusalem. American Standard Version (after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem), English Revised Version (after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) GOD'S WORD® Translation (This was after King Jehoiakin and his mother, the court officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and metal workers left Jerusalem.) Good News Translation I wrote it after King Jehoiachin, his mother, the palace officials, the leaders of Judah and of Jerusalem, the engravers, and the skilled workers had been taken into exile. International Standard Version after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the palace officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths left Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) NET Bible He sent it after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the palace officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had been exiled from Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible (after that Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers, had departed from Jerusalem), Webster's Bible Translation (After Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, had departed from Jerusalem;) World English Bible (after Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem), Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionafter the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the mistress, and the officers, heads of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsman, and the smith, from Jerusalem— Young's Literal Translation After the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the mistress, and the officers, heads of Judah and Jerusalem, and the artificer, and the smith, from Jerusalem -- Smith's Literal Translation (After the going forth of Jeconiah, the king and the mistress, and the eunuchs, the chiefs of Judah and Jerusalem, and the artificers, and the smiths, from Jerusalem;) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter that Jechonias the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Juda, and of Jerusalem, and the craftsman, and the engravers were departed out of Jerusalem : Catholic Public Domain Version after king Jeconiah, with the queen, and the eunuchs, and the leaders of Judah and of Jerusalem, and the craftsmen and engravers, had departed from Jerusalem. New American Bible This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the artisans and smiths had left Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version This was after King Jeconiah, and the queen mother, the court officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the artisans, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible(After Jeconiah the king and the queen and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen and the guard had departed from Jerusalem), Peshitta Holy Bible Translated After Yokania the King and the Queen and the Eunuchs and the Princes of Judea and of Jerusalem and the Craftsmen and the Guards went out from Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the officers, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem; Brenton Septuagint Translation (after the departure of Jechonias the king and the queen, and the eunuchs, and every freeman, and bondman, and artificer, out of Jerusalem;) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles1This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2(This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) 3The letter was entrusted to Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It stated:… Cross References 2 Kings 24:12-16 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. / 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. / 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 36:10 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. Daniel 1:1-4 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. / Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— ... 2 Kings 25:11 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. 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 Kings 24:15 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. 2 Kings 24:17 Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. 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. Daniel 1:6-7 Among these young men were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. / The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. Esther 2:6 He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon among those taken captive with Jeconiah king of Judah. Matthew 1:11-12 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Matthew 1:17 In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, Acts 7:43 You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ Acts 7:47 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. Treasury of Scripture (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) Jeconiah. Jeremiah 22:24-28 As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence; … Coniah. Jeremiah 27:20 Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem; Jeremiah 28:4 And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon. 2 Kings 24:12-16 And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign… Jehoiachin. 2 Kings 9:32 And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs. 2 Kings 20:18 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. Daniel 1:3 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; Jump to Previous Artificer Artisans Carpenters Court Craftsmen Departed Eunuchs Expert Forth Heads Jeconiah Jeconi'ah Jehoiachin Jerusalem Judah Leaders Mistress Mother Officers Officials Princes Queen Queen-Mother Rulers Servants Smith Smiths Unsexed WorkmenJump to Next Artificer Artisans Carpenters Court Craftsmen Departed Eunuchs Expert Forth Heads Jeconiah Jeconi'ah Jehoiachin Jerusalem Judah Leaders Mistress Mother Officers Officials Princes Queen Queen-Mother Rulers Servants Smith Smiths Unsexed WorkmenJeremiah 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 was after King Jeconiah King Jeconiah, also known as Jehoiachin, was the king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken into Babylonian captivity. His reign marked a significant turning point in Judah's history, as it led to the first major deportation of the Jewish people. Jeconiah's exile fulfilled the prophecy given by Jeremiah and other prophets about the impending judgment on Judah due to their disobedience and idolatry (2 Kings 24:8-16). His captivity is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:11-12, showing the continuation of David's line despite the exile. the queen mother the court officials the officials of Judah and Jerusalem the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. King JeconiahAlso known as Jehoiachin, he was the king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. His reign was short-lived, lasting only three months before Nebuchadnezzar exiled him. 2. The Queen Mother Likely referring to Nehushta, Jeconiah's mother, who was also taken into exile. The queen mother often held significant influence in the royal court. 3. Court Officials These were the advisors and administrators who served the king. Their exile signifies the dismantling of Judah's political structure. 4. Leaders of Judah and Jerusalem This group included the elders and other prominent figures who were responsible for governance and leadership in the community. 5. Craftsmen and Metalsmiths Skilled workers who were valuable to the Babylonian empire for their expertise. Their exile indicates a strategic move by Babylon to weaken Judah's economy and infrastructure. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyThe exile was not merely a political event but part of God's sovereign plan. Recognizing God's control over historical events can bring comfort and assurance in times of personal uncertainty. The Role of Leadership The removal of Judah's leaders underscores the importance of godly leadership. In our communities and churches, we should pray for and support leaders who seek God's wisdom. Valuing Skills and Talents The mention of craftsmen and metalsmiths highlights the value of skills and talents. We should use our God-given abilities to serve others and glorify God, even in challenging circumstances. Hope in Exile Despite the dire situation, God had a plan for the exiles' future (Jeremiah 29:11). In our own "exiles" or difficult seasons, we can trust that God has a purpose and a plan for our lives.(2) The queen.--This was probably the queen-mother, Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan (2Kings 24:8). The name probably indicates a connection with the Elnathan the son of Achbor, of Jeremiah 26:22, but we cannot assert with any confidence the identity of the one with the other. The carpenters, and the smiths.--See Note on Jeremiah 24:1. Among the exiles thus referred to as "princes" we have to think of Daniel, and those who are best known to us by their Babylonian names as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (Daniel 1:6-7). The conduct, we may well believe, was in accordance with Jeremiah's teaching. Verse 2. - The queen; rather, the queen, mother (see on Jeremiah 13:18) The eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem. A marginal gloss appears to have intruded itself into the text, for there is no other passage in which the "eunuchs," or (as the word may equally well be rendered, with the margin), "chamberlains," are called "princes of Judah."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew (This was afterאַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part King הַ֠מֶּלֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Jeconiah, יְכָנְיָֽה־ (yə·ḵā·nə·yāh-) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3204: Jeconiah the queen mother, וְהַגְּבִירָ֨ה (wə·hag·gə·ḇî·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1377: Lady, queen the court officials, וְהַסָּרִיסִ֜ים (wə·has·sā·rî·sîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state the officials שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Judah יְהוּדָ֧ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem, וִירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the craftsmen, וְהֶחָרָ֥שׁ (wə·he·ḥā·rāš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material and the metalsmiths וְהַמַּסְגֵּ֖ר (wə·ham·mas·gêr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4525: A fastener, a smith, a prison had been exiled צֵ֣את (ṣêṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from Jerusalem.) מִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (mî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Jeremiah 29:2 NIVJeremiah 29:2 NLT Jeremiah 29:2 ESV Jeremiah 29:2 NASB Jeremiah 29:2 KJV Jeremiah 29:2 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 29:2 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 29:2 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 29:2 French Bible Jeremiah 29:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 29:2 After that Jeconiah the king and (Jer.) |
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