Jeremiah 39:9 · KJV
"Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 39:9 mean? →Passage Context
7Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
8And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.
9Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
10But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
11Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying,
Reflection Questions
1
What does being part of a remnant mean for you?
2
How do you find hope in difficult situations?
3
When have you felt like you were part of something bigger?
Life Application
community
Reflect on the importance of community during times of hardship. How can you support those who are struggling?
faith
Consider how your faith can help you remain hopeful even when circumstances seem bleak.
Places in This Verse
Babylon(Babylon (near Hillah, Iraq) today)
The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its wealth and cultural achievements. It became a symbol of exile for the Jewish people.
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