Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will set my throne in Elam and destroy her king and officials,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation I will set my throne in Elam,” says the LORD, “and I will destroy its king and officials. English Standard Version and I will set my throne in Elam and destroy their king and officials, declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD. King James Bible And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the LORD. New King James Version I will set My throne in Elam, And will destroy from there the king and the princes,’ says the LORD. New American Standard Bible ‘Then I will set My throne in Elam, And eliminate from there the king and officials,’ Declares the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘Then I will set My throne in Elam And destroy out of it king and princes,’ Declares the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘Then I shall set My throne in Elam, And I shall destroy out of it king and princes,’ Declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Then I will set My throne in Elam And cause king and princes from there to perish,’ Declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible ‘Then I will set My throne [of judgment] in Elam And I will destroy from there the king and princes,’ Says the LORD. Christian Standard Bible I will set my throne in Elam, and I will destroy the king and officials from there. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will set My throne in Elam, and I will destroy the king and officials from there. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Your king and his officials will die, and I will rule in their place. I, the LORD, have spoken. English Revised Version and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation I'll set my throne in Elam and destroy its king and officials, declares the LORD. Good News Translation I will destroy their kings and leaders, and set up my throne there. International Standard Version I'll put my throne in Elam, and destroy the king and the officials there," declares the LORD. Majority Standard Bible I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,? declares the LORD. NET Bible I will establish my sovereignty over Elam. I will destroy their king and their leaders," says the LORD. New Heart English Bible and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from there king and officials,' says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the LORD. World English Bible I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from there king and princes,’ says Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have set My throne in Elam, "" And I have destroyed king and princes from there, "" A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And I have set My throne in Elam, And I have destroyed thence King and princes -- an affirmation of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And I set my throne in Elam, and I destroyed from thence the king and the chiefs, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will set my throne in Elam, and destroy kings and princes from thence, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will set my throne in Elam, and I will perish the kings and princes from there, says the Lord. New American Bible I will set up my throne in Elam and destroy from there king and princes— oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version and I will set my throne in Elam, and destroy their king and officials, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI will set my throne in Elam, and I will destroy from thence the kings and the princes, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall set my throne in Eilam (Eternity), and I shall destroy from there Kings and Rulers, says LORD JEHOVAH ? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will set My throne in Elam, And will destroy from thence king and princes, saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will set my throne in Aelam, and will send forth thence king and rulers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Judgment on Elam…37So I will shatter Elam before their foes, before those who seek their lives. I will bring disaster upon them, even My fierce anger,” declares the LORD. “I will send out the sword after them until I finish them off. 38I will set My throne in Elam, and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD. 39“Yet in the last days, I will restore Elam from captivity,” declares the LORD.… Cross References Daniel 5:30-31 That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, / and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two. Isaiah 13:17-19 Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. / And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Isaiah 45:1-2 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. Jeremiah 50:3 For a nation from the north will come against her; it will make her land a desolation. No one will live in it; both man and beast will flee.” Jeremiah 50:9 For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. Jeremiah 50:41-42 Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon. Jeremiah 51:11 Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple. Jeremiah 51:28-29 Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. / The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant. Ezekiel 21:27 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.’ Ezekiel 30:10 This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Revelation 17:16-17 And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Revelation 18:21 Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Treasury of Scripture And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from there the king and the princes, said the LORD. Jeremiah 43:10 And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them. Daniel 7:9-14 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire… Jump to Previous Affirmation Declares Destroy Destroyed Elam End Kings Officials Power Princes Rulers Seat Thence ThroneJump to Next Affirmation Declares Destroy Destroyed Elam End Kings Officials Power Princes Rulers Seat Thence ThroneJeremiah 49 1. The judgment of the Ammonites6. Their restoration 7. The judgment of Edom 23. of Damascus 28. of Kedar 30. of Hazor 34. and of Elam 39. The restoration of Elam I will set My throne in Elam This phrase indicates God's sovereign authority and judgment over Elam, an ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. The setting of God's throne signifies His dominion and the execution of His will. In biblical context, the throne often represents divine rule and judgment (Isaiah 6:1, Revelation 4:2). Elam, historically a powerful nation, is mentioned in Genesis 14:1 and Isaiah 11:11, indicating its longstanding presence and influence. The prophecy suggests a shift in power, where God asserts His control over nations, fulfilling His purposes as seen in other prophetic books like Daniel and Ezekiel. and destroy its king and officials,” declares the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElamAn ancient kingdom located in what is now southwestern Iran. Elam was a significant power in the ancient Near East and often interacted with Israel and other neighboring nations. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is sovereign over all nations and declares His intentions through the prophet Jeremiah. 3. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of judgment and hope. He conveyed God's words to the nations, including Elam. 4. King and Officials of Elam The ruling authorities in Elam who are subject to God's judgment as declared in this prophecy. 5. Throne Symbolizes God's sovereign rule and authority. The setting of God's throne in Elam indicates His dominion and the execution of His judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod's declaration to set His throne in Elam demonstrates His ultimate authority over all nations, not just Israel. This reminds us that God's plans encompass the entire world. Judgment and Justice The destruction of Elam's king and officials serves as a reminder of God's justice. He holds leaders accountable for their actions and ensures that justice prevails. Hope Beyond Judgment While the prophecy speaks of judgment, the broader biblical account includes restoration and hope. God's purposes often involve both correction and redemption. God's Presence in Unexpected Places The setting of God's throne in Elam suggests that His presence and influence extend beyond traditional boundaries. We should be open to seeing God's work in unexpected areas of our lives and the world. The Role of Prophecy Prophecies like this one in Jeremiah serve to warn, instruct, and encourage God's people. They remind us to align our lives with God's will and to trust in His ultimate plan.(38) I will set my throne in Elam.--The throne of Jehovah is, it is clear, the throne of the king who is, for the time, His chosen instrument and servant, in this case therefore the throne of Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 43:10), against whom. Elam, like the other nations in Jeremiah 25:13-25, and in Jeremiah 48, 49, had apparently risen in rebellion. Of this we have, perhaps, a trace in the statement of Judith 1:1-13, that Nebuchadnezzar defeated Arphaxad, a king of Media, in the seventeenth year of his reign. The words find an historical fulfilment in the fact that Shushan, "in the province of Elam," became one of the royal residences of the Chaldaean kings (Daniel 8:2), and continued to be so under those of Persia, who, as regards the population of Elam proper, were as conquerors (Nehemiah 1:1; Esther 1:2). A like prediction of the fall of Elam, among other nations, before the attack of the King of Babylon is found in Ezekiel 32:24. . . . Verse 38. - I will set my throne; i.e. my tribunal (as Jeremiah 43:10). The king and the princes; rather, king and princes. The threat is not merely that the reigning king shall be dethroned, but that Elam shall lose its native rulers altogether. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will setוְשַׂמְתִּ֥י (wə·śam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set My throne כִסְאִ֖י (ḵis·’î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne in Elam, בְּעֵילָ֑ם (bə·‘ê·lām) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country and destroy וְהַאֲבַדְתִּ֥י (wə·ha·’ă·ḇaḏ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish its מִשָּׁ֛ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and officials, וְשָׂרִ֖ים (wə·śā·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Jeremiah 49:38 NIVJeremiah 49:38 NLT Jeremiah 49:38 ESV Jeremiah 49:38 NASB Jeremiah 49:38 KJV Jeremiah 49:38 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 49:38 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 49:38 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 49:38 French Bible Jeremiah 49:38 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 49:38 And I will set my throne (Jer.) |
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