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Jeremiah 37

Jeremiah 37:11

Jeremiah Imprisoned · Jeremiah 37:11–21
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Translations

Modern
When the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army,
Traditional
And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army,
Literal
And it came to pass in the going up of the army of the Chaldeans from Jerusalem for fear of the army of Pharaoh,
Latin
Ergo cum recessisset exercitus Chaldæorum ab Jerusalem, propter exercitum Pharaonis,

Original

Hebrew
English
When the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army,

Notes

Jeremiah 37:11–12

When the Babylonians went to face the Egyptians, Jeremiah walked three miles north to his hometown, Anathoth. He wanted to claim his share of the property among his relatives and see his newly purchased land (Jeremiah 32:1–25).

Jeremiah 37:1–38:28

The focus now returns to Zedekiah, who became king of Judah after his nephew Jehoiachin. These chapters describe meetings between Zedekiah and Jeremiah, highlighting Zedekiah’s struggle to fully commit to God's word (compare Deuteronomy 10:12–13). Zedekiah is a classic example of a person with divided loyalty (James 1:6–8).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Persecution

Events

People

Hophra: Pharaoh during Jeremiah's time

Places

Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Courts and Trials Jehoiachin Oholah and Oholibah

Topics

Egyptians: Aid the Israelites Against the Chaldeans