Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the rest of the craftsmen and those who had deserted to the king of Babylon. New Living Translation Then Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, took as exiles some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people who remained in the city, the defectors who had declared their allegiance to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. English Standard Version And Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive some of the poorest of the people and the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, together with the rest of the artisans. Berean Standard Bible Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. Berean Literal Bible And of the poor of the people and the rest of the people remaining in the city, and and those falling away who had fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guards carried into exile. King James Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive certain of the poor of the people, and the residue of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. New King James Version Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive some of the poor people, the rest of the people who remained in the city, the defectors who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. New American Standard Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took into exile some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. NASB 1995 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away into exile some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon and the rest of the artisans. NASB 1977 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away into exile some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the artisans. Legacy Standard Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took away into exile some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people who remained in the city, the defectors who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the artisans. Amplified Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took away into exile some of the poorest of the people, those who were left in the city [at the time it was captured], along with those who deserted to join the king of Babylon [during the siege] and the rest of the artisans. Berean Annotated Bible Then Nebuzaradan (Nebo has given seed) captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing) and the rest of the craftsmen. Christian Standard Bible Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported some of the poorest of the people, as well as the rest of the people who remained in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nebuzaradan, the commander of the guards, deported some of the poorest of the people, as well as the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. American Standard Version Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest of the people, and the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude. Contemporary English Version He led away the people left in the city, including everyone who had become loyal to Nebuchadnezzar, the rest of the skilled workers, and even some of the poor people of Judah. English Revised Version Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest sort of the people, and the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, captured the few people left in the city, those who surrendered to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the population. Good News Translation Then Nebuzaradan took away to Babylonia the people who were left in the city, the remaining skilled workers, and those who had deserted to the Babylonians. International Standard Version Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest of the people, the rest of the people left in the city, the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen. NET Bible Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, took into exile some of the poor, the rest of the people who remained in the city, those who had deserted to him, and the rest of the craftsmen. New Heart English Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest of the people, and the residue of the people who were left in the city, and those who fell away, who fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude. Webster's Bible Translation Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive certain of the poor of the people, and the residue of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. World English Bible Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest of the people, and the rest of the people who were left in the city, and those who fell away, who defected to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd of the poor of the people, and the remnant of the people who are left in the city, and those who are defecting, who have defected to the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the multitude, Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, has removed; Berean Literal Bible And of the poor of the people and the rest of the people remaining in the city, and and those falling away who had fallen to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen, Nebuzaradan the captain of the guards carried into exile. Young's Literal Translation And of the poor of the people, and the remnant of the people who are left in the city, and those who are falling away, who have fallen unto the king of Babylon, and the remnant of the multitude, hath Nebuzar-Adan chief of the executioners, removed; Smith's Literal Translation And from the weak of the people, and the rest of the people being left in the city, and those falling away which fell to the king of Babel, and the rest of the multitude, Nebuzaradan chief of the cooks carried into exile. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Nabuzardan the general carried away captives some of the poor people, and of the rest of the common sort who remained in the city, and of the fugitives that were fled over to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Nebuzaradan, the leader of the military, took away some of the poor people, and some of the rest of the common people, who had remained in the city, and some of the fugitives, who had fled over to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. New American Bible Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, led into exile the remnant of people left in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the artisans. New Revised Standard Version Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest of the people and the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon, together with the rest of the artisans. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nebuzaradan, the general of the guard, carried away captive some of the poor of the people and the rest of the people who were left in the city and those who had fled to the king of Babylon and the rest of the people of the land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And some poor of the people and the rest of the people who were left in the city and those that had escaped to the King of Babel and the rest of the people Nebuzaradan captured OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest sort of the people, and the residue of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple Destroyed…14And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem. 15Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen. 16But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.… Cross References Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard 2 Kings 25:8 On the seventh 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. Jeremiah 39:9 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. Jeremiah 40:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had released him at Ramah, having found him bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon. carried into exile some of the poorest people Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. 2 Kings 25:12 But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. 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. and those who remained in the city, 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 24:15 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 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. along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon Jeremiah 38:19 But King Zedekiah said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have deserted to the Chaldeans, for the Chaldeans may deliver me into their hands to abuse me.” Jeremiah 37:14 “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. Jeremiah 37:13 But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” and the rest of the craftsmen. 2 Kings 24:16 The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Jeremiah 29:2 (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.) Isaiah 44:12 The blacksmith takes a tool and labors over the coals; he fashions an idol with hammers and forges it with his strong arms. Yet he grows hungry and loses his strength; he fails to drink water and grows faint. Jeremiah 40:7 When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, Treasury of Scripture Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive certain of the poor of the people, and the residue of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the multitude. carried Jeremiah 15:1,2 Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth… Zechariah 14:2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city. Jump to Previous Babylon Captain Captive Carried City Deserted Deserters Exile Fell Guard Multitude Nebuzaradan Nebuzar-Adan Poor Poorest Residue Rest SortJump to Next Babylon Captain Captive Carried City Deserted Deserters Exile Fell Guard Multitude Nebuzaradan Nebuzar-Adan Poor Poorest Residue Rest SortJeremiah 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 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard Nebuzaradan was a high-ranking Babylonian official, often referred to as the "captain of the guard" or "chief executioner." His role was significant in the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, acting under King Nebuchadnezzar II. This title indicates his authority and responsibility in executing the king's orders, including the deportation of the people of Judah. His presence underscores the fulfillment of God's judgment on Judah for their disobedience, as prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets. carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuzaradanThe captain of the guard for the king of Babylon, responsible for carrying out the exile of the people from Jerusalem. 2. The Poorest of the People Those who were left behind in Jerusalem, often seen as the most vulnerable and marginalized in society. 3. The City Refers to Jerusalem, which was under siege and eventually fell to the Babylonians. 4. Deserters Individuals who defected to the king of Babylon, possibly seeking safety or favor. 5. Craftsmen Skilled workers who were taken into exile, likely for their abilities to contribute to Babylonian society. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe exile serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands. God's Sovereignty in Judgment Despite the tragic events, God's sovereignty is evident. He uses even foreign nations to accomplish His purposes, reminding us that He is in control of history. Hope Amidst Despair While the exile was a time of great suffering, it also set the stage for eventual restoration. This teaches us to hold onto hope, even in difficult circumstances, trusting in God's redemptive plan. The Role of the Remnant The mention of the poorest and the craftsmen highlights the concept of a remnant. God often works through a faithful few to bring about His purposes, encouraging us to remain steadfast in our faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 52:15?2. How does Jeremiah 52:15 illustrate God's judgment through foreign nations? 3. What lessons can we learn from the exile of the "poorest people"? 4. How does Jeremiah 52:15 connect to Deuteronomy 28's warnings about disobedience? 5. In what ways can we avoid spiritual exile in our own lives today? 6. How should the consequences in Jeremiah 52:15 influence our obedience to God? 7. How does Jeremiah 52:15 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem and its people? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 52:15? 9. Why did God allow the Babylonians to capture and exile the people in Jeremiah 52:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52? 11. What archaeological evidence, if any, supports the precise sequence of events described in Jeremiah 52:4–16? 12. Jeremiah 40:1 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence to confirm or dispute Nebuzaradan's release of Jeremiah? 13. How do we reconcile the differing numbers of exiles listed in Jeremiah 52:28-30 with other biblical accounts? 14. Jeremiah 39:11-14: Why would Nebuchadnezzar personally care about Jeremiah, and does this detail align with known Babylonian policies toward conquered prophets or officials? What Does Jeremiah 52:15 Mean Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard• Nebuzaradan is the Babylonian officer introduced in Jeremiah 39:9; he arrives “on the seventh day of the fifth month” (2 Kings 25:8–11) as the visible instrument of God’s judgment that Jeremiah had foretold (Jeremiah 25:9). • His title, “captain of the guard,” identifies him as the chief executioner of royal orders, underscoring that the Lord is using imperial authority to accomplish His own word (Jeremiah 1:15). carried into exile • Deportation fulfills decades of prophetic warnings that unrepentant Judah would be uprooted (Deuteronomy 28:36; Jeremiah 15:2; 52:28–30). • Exile is not random cruelty; it is God’s covenant discipline designed to purge idolatry and preserve a remnant (Jeremiah 24:5–7). some of the poorest of the people • Earlier, many of the poor were left to farm the land (Jeremiah 39:10; 2 Kings 25:12). Now even “some” of that group are taken, proving that no class is immune when a nation hardens itself against God (Jeremiah 5:4). • Yet the word “some” hints at mercy: a residue of poor farmers remains so life can continue and the land can rest (Leviticus 26:34–35). those who remained in the city • These are the survivors of the siege who stayed inside Jerusalem until the end (Jeremiah 38:2; 52:27). • Their capture shows the futility of trusting walls or alliances rather than the Lord (Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5). along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon • Earlier deserters feared retribution from their own people (Jeremiah 38:19), yet defecting did not spare them from relocation. • Their fate confirms Jeremiah’s warning that surrender would save life (Jeremiah 38:2) but not necessarily preserve status or location. God’s purpose was exile, and nothing could overturn it (Isaiah 14:27). and the rest of the craftsmen • Skilled artisans were taken in the first deportation under Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:14–16). Removing the “rest” cripples Judah’s capacity to rebuild weapons or fortifications (1 Samuel 13:19–22). • Babylon gains talent while Judah is stripped of self-reliance, preparing hearts to seek the Lord alone (Jeremiah 29:11–14). summary Jeremiah 52:15 records the precise execution of God’s covenant judgment. Through Nebuzaradan, Babylon exiles every strategic group—poor farmers, city survivors, defectors, and remaining craftsmen—demonstrating that the Lord’s word is exact and unavoidable. Yet His selectivity also preserves a humble remnant in the land, keeping the door open for future restoration. The verse is a sober reminder that obedience secures blessing, rebellion invites discipline, and every detail of Scripture’s prophecy unfolds just as God has spoken. (15) Certain of the poor of the people.--Omitted in 2Kings 25:11, and probably inserted here by an error of transcription, as the next verse states that the "poor of the land" were left in their own country.The rest of the multitude.--Better, perhaps, the remnant of the work-people, as in Proverbs 8:30, where many commentators so render the word, "I was with him as a worker" and Song Song of Solomon 7:1. The versions, however, agree in giving "multitude." Hebrew Then Nebuzaradanנְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן (nə·ḇū·zar·’ă·ḏān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5018: Nebuzaradan -- 'Nebo has given seed', a Babylonian general 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 carried into exile הֶגְלָ֕ה (heḡ·lāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal [some of] the poorest וּמִדַּלּ֨וֹת (ū·mid·dal·lō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1803: Something dangling, a loose thread, hair, indigent people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and וְֽאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case those who remained יֶ֥תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope in the city, בָּעִ֗יר (bā·‘îr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement along with וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the deserters הַנֹּֽפְלִים֙ (han·nō·p̄ə·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie who אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had defected נָֽפְלוּ֙ (nā·p̄ə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and the rest יֶ֣תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the craftsmen. הָֽאָמ֑וֹן (hā·’ā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 527: A throng of people Links Jeremiah 52:15 NIVJeremiah 52:15 NLT Jeremiah 52:15 ESV Jeremiah 52:15 NASB Jeremiah 52:15 KJV Jeremiah 52:15 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 52:15 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 52:15 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 52:15 French Bible Jeremiah 52:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:15 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard (Jer.) |
    |