Jeremiah 39:10 Meaning
But 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.
Context Explained
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,
12Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:3
Both verses highlight God's concern for the poor and marginalized.
Luke 4:18
Jesus speaks of bringing good news to the poor, echoing the mercy shown here.
James 2:5
James emphasizes God's choice of the poor to be rich in faith, resonating with this act of mercy.
Source: Jeremiah 39:10