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Jeremiah 32

Jeremiah 32:2

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Translations

Modern
At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.
Traditional
For then the king of Babylon’s army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of Judah’s house.
Literal
And then the army of the king of Babylon was pressing upon Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard that was in the house of the king of Judah.
Latin
Tunc exercitus regis Babylonis obsidebat Jerusalem, et Jeremias propheta erat clausus in atrio carceris qui erat in domo regis Juda.

Original

Hebrew
English
At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.

Notes

Jeremiah 32:2

  • Jerusalem had been under siege since January 588 BC (2 Kings 25:1).

  • Jeremiah supported surrendering to the Babylonians, but this idea angered many who believed they could resist the foreign army. To protect Jeremiah, Zedekiah imprisoned him in the courtyard of the guard (Jeremiah 37:21).

Jeremiah 30:1–33:26

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Events

People

Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Guard, Courtyard of the Perseverance Prison, Court of the

Topics

Babylon: Empire of Jews Carried To Jerusalem: Captured and Pillaged by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon Persecution of Jeremiah Persecution: Suffering of Jeremiah Prisoners: Confined in the Court of the Palace Prisons: Places Used as Court of the King's House Prophets: The Jews: Often Imprisoned Them Symbols and Similitudes: Jeremiah's Deeds of Land Zedekiah: Made King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar: Imprisons Jeremiah on Account of his Denunciations Zedekiah: Nebuchadnezzar Destroys the City and Temple