Jeremiah 39:5 · KJV

"But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him."

King James Version

Passage Context

³And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsechim, Rab-saris, Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.

⁴And it came to pass, that when Zedekiah the king of Judah saw them, and all the men of war, then they fled, and went forth out of the city by night, by the way of the king's garden, by the gate betwixt the two walls: and he went out the way of the plain.

⁵But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him.

⁶Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.

⁷Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to feelings of defeat?

What does seeking refuge mean for you in difficult times?

When have you felt pursued by your circumstances?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God during times of struggle can provide peace. Reflect on how faith can guide you through challenges.

relationships

Consider how you support others who feel defeated. How can you be a source of encouragement?

People in This Verse

NebuchadnezzarOT

King of Babylon who led the siege against Jerusalem and was known for his military conquests.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

ZedekiahOT

The last king of Judah, who reigned during the Babylonian siege. His rule ended in tragedy with the fall of Jerusalem and his subsequent capture.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:18

Places in This Verse

Jericho(Jericho today)

An ancient city located near the Jordan River, known for its biblical significance and as one of the oldest inhabited cities.

Riblah

A location in Syria where Nebuchadnezzar made important decisions regarding the fate of conquered peoples.

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