Translations
Modern
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
Traditional
The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;
Literal
The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,
Latin
Verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam, de omni populo Juda, in anno quarto Joakim filii Josiæ regis Juda (ipse est annus primus Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis),
Original
Hebrew
English
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
Notes
One of the first actions of Babylon's King Nebuchadnezzar was to make Judah's King Jehoiakim pledge loyalty to him.
The Lord had been patient with Jerusalem's rebellion and refusal to listen, but now it was time for judgment.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Jehoiakim: King of Judah, son of Josiah Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Nebuchadnezzar: Emperor of Babylon who conquered Judah
Places
Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel
Glossary
Topics
Babylon: Empire of Prophecies of Conquests By Jeremiah: The Prophet: Time of his Prophecies Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Jeremiah