Translations
Modern
Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon.
Traditional
Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon.
Literal
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against him and bound him in bronze to carry him off to Babylon.
Latin
Contra hunc ascendit Nabuchodonosor rex Chaldæorum, et vinctum catenis duxit in Babylonem.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Nebuchadnezzar: Emperor of Babylon who conquered Judah
Places
Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Chaldea, Chaldeans Chronicles, Books of First and Second First Book of Esdras Genealogy Jehoiakim
Topics
Assyria: Jews Carried Captive To Babylon: City of Capital of the Kingdom of Babylon Fetters used for Securing Prisoners Jehoiakim: Wicked Reign and Final Overthrow of Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoiakim Nebuchadnezzar: Conquests of Jerusalem Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jehoiakim is Elevated to the Throne