Jeremiah 39:11 Meaning
Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying,
Context Explained
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.
13So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 27:6
This verse connects to earlier prophecies about Babylon's authority over Judah.
Daniel 1:1
Daniel also discusses the Babylonian captivity and its leaders.
Ezekiel 1:1
Ezekiel's call occurs during the same period of Babylonian dominance.
Source: Jeremiah 39:11