Jeremiah 39:6

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Events

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• Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

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• Jeremiah 52:10
  There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah.
• Deuteronomy 28:34
  You will be driven mad by the sights you see.
• Jeremiah 34:19–21
  The officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the court officials, the priests, and all the people of the land who passed between the pieces of the calf,
• Jeremiah 21:7
  ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’
• Jeremiah 24:8–10
  But like the bad figs, so bad they cannot be eaten,’ says the LORD, ‘so will I deal with Zedekiah king of Judah, his officials, and the remnant of Jerusalem—those remaining in this land and those living in the land of Egypt.
• 2 Kings 25:7
  And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
• Genesis 21:16
  Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she said, “I cannot bear to watch the boy die!” And as she sat nearby, she lifted up her voice and wept.
• Esther 8:6
  For how could I bear to see the disaster that would befall my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my kindred?”
• Genesis 44:34
  For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the misery that would overwhelm him.”
• 2 Chronicles 34:28
  ‘Now I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place and on its people.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.
• 2 Kings 22:20
  ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.
• Isaiah 13:16
  Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished.

Parallels

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2 Kings 25:1–12· 2 Chronicles 36:15–21

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province· Zedekiah: Last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel· Riblah: Babylonian headquarters during the conquest of Judah

Glossary

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Book of Jeremiah· Jeremiah (Person)· Rabmag· Riblah

Topics

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Captive: Cruelty to Putting to Death· Homicide: Felonious: Nebuchadnezzar· Jerusalem: Calamities of, Mentioned: Taken and Burned by Nebuchadnezzar· Prisons: Persons Confined in Often Placed in Dungeons· Riblah: Headquarters of Nebuchadnezzar During the Siege of Jerusalem· Zedekiah: Nebuchadnezzar Destroys the City and Temple