New International Version He set fire to the temple of the LORD, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down. New Living Translation He burned down the Temple of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem. He destroyed all the important buildings in the city. English Standard Version And he burned the house of the LORD, and the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down. Berean Standard Bible He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. Berean Literal Bible And He burned the house of YHWH, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem—and all the houses of the great he burned with fire. King James Bible And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire: New King James Version He burned the house of the LORD and the king’s house; all the houses of Jerusalem, that is, all the houses of the great, he burned with fire. New American Standard Bible And he burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire. NASB 1995 He burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire. NASB 1977 And he burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire. Legacy Standard Bible And he burned the house of Yahweh, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire. Amplified Bible He burned down the house of the LORD and the king’s palace and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house or important structure he set on fire. Berean Annotated Bible He burned down the house of the LORD {YHWH}, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem (city of peace)—every significant building. Christian Standard Bible He burned the LORD’s temple, the king’s palace, all the houses of Jerusalem; he burned down all the great houses. Holman Christian Standard Bible He burned the LORD’s temple, the king’s palace, all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the nobles. American Standard Version And he burned the house of Jehovah, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire. Contemporary English Version and he burned down the LORD's temple, the king's palace, and every important building in the city, as well as all the houses. English Revised Version and he burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation He burned down the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem. Every important building was burned down. Good News Translation He burned down the Temple, the palace, and the houses of all the important people in Jerusalem; International Standard Version He burned the LORD's Temple, the king's house, and all the houses in Jerusalem. He also burned every public building with fire. NET Bible He burned down the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem, including every large house. New Heart English Bible and he burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire. Webster's Bible Translation And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men he burned with fire: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. World English Bible He burned Yahweh’s house, and the king’s house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, he burned with fire. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he burns the house of YHWH, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem—even every great house he has burned with fire, Berean Literal Bible And He burned the house of YHWH, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem—and all the houses of the great he burned with fire. Young's Literal Translation and he burneth the house of Jehovah, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house he hath burned with fire, Smith's Literal Translation And he will burn the house of Jehovah, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt in fire: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt with fire. Catholic Public Domain Version And he set fire to the house of the Lord, and to the house of the king, and to all the houses of Jerusalem. And every great house he burned with fire. New American Bible He burned the house of the LORD, the palace of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem; every large building he destroyed with fire. New Revised Standard Version He burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he burned the house of the LORD and the house of the king of Judah and all the houses of Jerusalem and all the houses of the princes he burned with fire; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he burned the house of LORD JEHOVAH and the house of the King of Judea, and all of the households of Jerusalem, and all of the households of the Princes they burned in fire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great man's house, burned he with fire. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house; and all the houses of the city, and every great house he burnt with fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Temple Destroyed12On 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. 13He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem— every significant building. 14And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.… Cross References He burned down the house of the LORD, 2 Chronicles 36:19 Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Isaiah 64:11 Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. Psalm 74:7 They have burned Your sanctuary to the ground; they have defiled the dwelling place of Your Name. the royal palace, Jeremiah 17:27 But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’” Lamentations 2:5 The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. Lamentations 2:7 The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. and all the houses of Jerusalem— Jeremiah 39:8 The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. Isaiah 22:10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. Jeremiah 33:4 For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah that have been torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword: every significant building. 2 Kings 25:9 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. Jeremiah 32:29 And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. Jeremiah 21:10 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.’ Lamentations 2:9 Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. Ezekiel 24:21 Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’ Ezekiel 33:21 In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!” Daniel 9:2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. Treasury of Scripture And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire: burned Jeremiah 7:14 Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. 2 Kings 25:9 And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt he with fire. 2 Chronicles 36:19 And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof. the king's Jeremiah 22:14 That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion. Jeremiah 34:22 Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to return to this city; and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with fire: and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation without an inhabitant. Jeremiah 37:8-10 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it, and burn it with fire… Jump to Previous Building Burned Burneth Fire Great House Houses Important Jerusalem King's Large Palace Royal TempleJump to Next Building Burned Burneth Fire Great House Houses Important Jerusalem King's Large Palace Royal TempleJeremiah 52 1. Zedekiah rebels4. Jerusalem is besieged and taken 8. Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out, 12. Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city 24. He carries away the captives 28. The number of Jews carried captive 31. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin He burned down the house of the LORD, Nebuzaradan destroyed Solomon’s Temple in 586 BC during Babylon’s final conquest of Jerusalem. The sanctuary that had stood as the center of Israel’s worship and the location of the Ark’s earlier resting place was consumed by fire, bringing the First Temple period to an end. Its fall fulfilled God’s warnings through Jeremiah concerning Judah’s persistent idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness. 2Ch 36:19 Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God… the royal palace, The destruction of the king’s residence marked the collapse of Judah’s earthly rule. Zedekiah had been captured, Jerusalem’s defenses had fallen, and the Davidic throne was left without a reigning king in the city. Babylon removed Judah’s political independence and carried its leading citizens into exile. Jer 17:27 But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy…… and all the houses of Jerusalem— Babylonian forces devastated the city beyond its religious and royal centers. Homes throughout Jerusalem were burned, leaving the surviving population displaced and the capital largely uninhabitable. Jer 39:8 The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king… every significant building. Public structures, fortifications, and prominent residences were destroyed as part of Babylon’s complete overthrow of Jerusalem. The ruin of the city began the exile that reshaped Judah’s national life, yet it did not cancel God’s promises of restoration, later seen in the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the temple. 2Ki 25:9 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace,… Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuchadnezzarThe Babylonian king who ordered the destruction of Jerusalem, including the temple, as a judgment from God for the people's disobedience. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, which was besieged and destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the temple. 3. The House of the LORD (Temple) The sacred temple built by Solomon, representing God's presence among His people. Its destruction symbolized the severe consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness. 4. The Royal Palace The residence of the kings of Judah, symbolizing the political power and leadership that had turned away from God. 5. Babylonian Siege The event where Babylonian forces captured and destroyed Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the Babylonian exile for the Jewish people. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe destruction of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Persistent sin and rebellion lead to judgment and loss. The Importance of God's Presence The temple's destruction signifies the loss of God's manifest presence among His people. It challenges us to value and maintain our relationship with God. The Role of Leadership The fall of the royal palace highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide people in righteousness. Leadership that strays from God's ways can lead to national downfall. Hope in Restoration Despite the destruction, God's promises of restoration and hope remain. This encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness even in times of judgment. Reflecting on Our Spiritual State The events call us to examine our own lives and communities, ensuring we are aligned with God's will and not inviting similar judgment. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 52:13?2. How does Jeremiah 52:13 illustrate God's judgment on disobedience and idolatry? 3. What lessons can we learn from the destruction of Jerusalem's temple? 4. How does Jeremiah 52:13 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy? 5. How can we apply the consequences faced by Jerusalem to our spiritual lives? 6. What role does obedience play in maintaining God's favor, as seen in Jeremiah 52:13? 7. How does Jeremiah 52:13 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 52:13? 9. Why did God allow the destruction of His temple as described in Jeremiah 52:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52? (13) All the houses of the great men.--More accurately, all the great houses.Jeremiah 52:13 records the literal destruction of Jerusalem’s holiest, highest, and most treasured places. The temple’s fire declared that God will not coexist with unrepentant sin; the palace’s fall showed that no ruler is above His law; the citywide ruin proved that nothing man builds can outlast divine judgment. Yet woven through the ashes is hope: God preserved the Davidic line and promised a future restoration. The verse calls us to revere His holiness, heed His warnings, and rest in His steadfast faithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He burned downוַיִּשְׂרֹ֥ף (way·yiś·rōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8313: To be, on fire the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the royal הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king palace, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the houses בָּתֵּ֧י (bāt·tê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1004: A house of Jerusalem— יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every significant הַגָּד֖וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent building. בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house Additonal Resources Jeremiah 52:13 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 52:13 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 52:13 Bible.com Jeremiah 52:13 NIV |
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