Jeremiah 52:29 · KJV
"In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 52:29 mean? →Passage Context
27And the king of Babylon smote them, and put them to death in Riblah in the land of Hamath. Thus Judah was carried away captive out of his own land.
28This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
29In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundred thirty and two persons:
30In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty and five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
31And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,
Reflection Questions
1
How do you process feelings of displacement or loss?
2
What does captivity mean to you in a modern context?
3
When have you felt overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control?
Life Application
faith
Consider how your faith can sustain you during times of hardship and uncertainty.
resilience
Think about ways to build resilience in your life and support others facing challenges.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish identity and history.
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