Nebuzar-adan was a prominent Babylonian military officer during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. He is most notably recognized for his role in the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile of the Jewish people. His actions are documented in several books of the Old Testament, including 2 Kings, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.

Role and Actions:

Nebuzar-adan held the title of "captain of the guard" or "chief of the executioners," indicating his high rank and authority within the Babylonian military hierarchy. His primary responsibility was overseeing the execution of the king's orders, particularly those related to military campaigns and the treatment of captives.

In 586 B.C., Nebuzar-adan led the Babylonian forces that besieged and ultimately destroyed Jerusalem. This event marked the culmination of a series of Babylonian invasions and was a pivotal moment in Jewish history. The fall of Jerusalem is described in 2 Kings 25:8-10 : "On the seventh day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem."

Nebuzar-adan's actions were not limited to the destruction of physical structures. He also played a crucial role in the deportation of the Jewish population to Babylon. This exile was a fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah and other prophets, who had cautioned the people of Judah about the consequences of their disobedience to God.

Treatment of the Jewish People:

Despite his role in the destruction and exile, Nebuzar-adan demonstrated a measure of respect and consideration towards certain individuals. Notably, he showed kindness to the prophet Jeremiah. After the fall of Jerusalem, Nebuzar-adan released Jeremiah from his chains and gave him the option to remain in Judah or go to Babylon. Jeremiah 39:11-12 records this: "Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying, 'Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.'"

Legacy and Significance:

Nebuzar-adan's actions had a profound impact on the history of Israel and Judah. The destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile were seen as divine judgment for the nation's persistent idolatry and disobedience. The Babylonian captivity lasted for seventy years, during which time the Jewish people reflected on their relationship with God and the importance of faithfulness to His covenant.

Nebuzar-adan's role in these events underscores the sovereignty of God in using foreign powers to accomplish His purposes. While Nebuzar-adan acted under the authority of King Nebuchadnezzar, his actions ultimately served to fulfill the prophetic words spoken by God's messengers. His presence in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God and the hope of restoration that follows repentance and obedience.Nebuzar-Adan

fruits or prophecies of judgment

5018. Nebuzaradan -- "Nebo has given seed," a Bab. general
... 5017, 5018. Nebuzaradan. 5019 . ... general. Transliteration: Nebuzaradan Phonetic
Spelling: (neb-oo-zar-ad-awn') Short Definition: Nebuzaradan. ...
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How Nebuzaradan Set Gedaliah Over the Jews that were Left in Judea ...
... CHAPTER 9. How Nebuzaradan Set Gedaliah Over The Jews That Were Left In Judea Which
Gedaliah Was A Little Afterward Slain By Ishmael; And How Johanan After ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 how nebuzaradan set.htm

The Sad Fate of a Guilty Nation
... In the nineteenth year of the reign of Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, Nebuzaradan,
the commander of the body-guard, an officer of the king of Babylon, came ...
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The End
... 8. And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which is the nineteenth
year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzar-adan, captain of ...
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The Last Agony
... 8. And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with
fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.9. Then Nebuzar-adan the captain ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the last agony.htm

Palestine under Pagan Kings.
... He therefore sent Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, with a sufficient
force to complete the desolation of Judah and Jerusalem. ...
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The Poetical Books.
... After a few months' work of this sort, a portion of the Chaldeans under
Nebuzar-adan returned to the dismantled and pillaged city and utterly destroyed ...
/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter vii the poetical books.htm

Against the Arians, and Concerning Himself.
... What liturgical vessels which the multitude may not touch have I given over to the
hands of the wicked, of a Nebuzaradan, [3760] chief of the cooks, or of a ...
/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/oration xxxiii against the arians.htm

On Daniel. I. Preface by the Most Holy Hippolytus, (Bishop) of ...
... the Chaldeans seized all the treasure that was found in the house of the Lord, and
all the vessels of gold and silver; and all the brass, Nebuzaradan, chief of ...
/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/on daniel i preface by.htm

Letter Lxxvi. To Abigaus.
... harvest. [2313]. 3. You request me by my exhortations to slay in you
Nebuchadnezzar and Rabshakeh and Nebuzar-adan and Holofernes. [2314 ...
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How the King of Babylon Took Jerusalem and Burnt the Temple and ...
... 5. And now it was that the king of Babylon sent Nebuzaradan, the general of his
army, to Jerusalem, to pillage the temple, who had it also in command to burn ...
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Nebuzaradan (16 Occurrences)
... more Jews. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NEBUZARADAN. neb-u ... the land.
Multi-Version Concordance Nebuzaradan (16 Occurrences). 2 Kings ...
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Nebuzar-adan (14 Occurrences)
Nebuzar-adan. Nebu'zarad'an, Nebuzar-adan. Necessaries .
Multi-Version Concordance Nebuzar-adan (14 Occurrences). 2 ...
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Nebu'zarad'an (14 Occurrences)
Nebu'zarad'an. Nebuzaradan, Nebu'zarad'an. Nebuzar-adan . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (See RSV). Nebuzaradan, Nebu'zarad'an. Nebuzar-adan . Reference
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Body-guard (23 Occurrences)
... 25:8 And in the fifth month, on the seventh of the month, which was in the nineteenth
year of king Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, Nebuzar-adan, captain of ...
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Executioners (32 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:20 and Nebuzaradan chief of the executioners taketh them, and causeth ...
him, and the remnant of the people who are left, hath Nebuzar-Adan, chief of ...
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Imperial (14 Occurrences)
... 8 Now in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which was the nineteenth
year of king Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan the captain ...
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Bodyguard (23 Occurrences)
... 8 Now in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which was the nineteenth
year of king Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan the captain ...
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Deserters (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:11 And Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard carried away ... Jeremiah
39:9 Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into ...
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Poorest (9 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, let the poorest of
the people, who had nothing whatever, go on living in the land of Judah, and ...
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Residue (47 Occurrences)
... 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, did Nebuzaradan the captain ...
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