Jeremiah39
English Standard Version
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Study Guide
Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for Jeremiah 39.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: The taking of Jerusalem. (1-10). Jeremiah used well. (11-14). Promises of safety to Ebed-melech. (15-18).
vv1-10
Jerusalem was so strong, that the inhabitants believed the enemy could never enter it. But sin provoked God to withdraw his protection, and then it was as weak as other cities. Zedekiah had his eyes put out; so he was condemned to darkness who had shut his eyes against the clear light of God's word. Those who will not believe God's words, will be convinced by the event. Observe the wonderful changes of Providence, how uncertain are earthly possessions; and see the just dealings of Providence: but whether the Lord makes men poor or rich, nothing will profit them while they cleave to their sins.
vv11-14
The servants of God alone are prepared for all events; and they are delivered and comforted, while the wicked suffer. They often meet with more kindness from the profane, than from hypocritical professors of godliness. The Lord will raise them up friends, do them good, and perform all his promises.
vv15-18
Here is a message to assure Ebed-melech of a recompence for his great kindness to Jeremiah. Because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the Lord. God recompenses men's services according to their principles. Those who trust God in the way of duty, as this good man did, will find that their hope shall not fail in times of the greatest danger.
Key Words
תְּשִׁיעִי: ninth
שָׁנֶה: a year (as a revolution of time)
צִדְקִיָּה: Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
מֶלֶךְ: a king
יְהוּדָה: Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
עֲשִׂירִי: tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine) part
חֹדֶשׁ: the new moon; by implication, a month
נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר: Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
בָּבֶל: Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
כֹּל: properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Jeremiah 39Parallels the exact chronological opening and details of the final siege of Jerusalem.
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Prophetic fulfillment of Zedekiah escaping by digging through the wall in twilight.
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Fulfills prophecy that Zedekiah would be brought to Babylon but not see it.
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Matches the historical summary of the siege timeline and breach of the city.
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Identical historical record of the blinding of Zedekiah and his binding in chains.
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Identifies Ebed-melech's previous merciful rescue of Jeremiah, explaining why God spares him.
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Fulfills warning that Babylon's princes would sit in possession of the city.
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Fulfills Jeremiah's specific warning that Zedekiah would speak with Nebuchadrezzar face-to-face.
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Fulfills prediction that Zedekiah's wives and children would fall to the Chaldeans.
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Elaborates on Nebuzar-adan's actions, the burning of the temple, and deportations.
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Identifies Ahikam as Jeremiah's earlier protector, whose son Gedaliah now receives him.
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Ezekiel's theological explanation of Zedekiah's judgment for breaking his covenant oath.
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Parallel account of leaving the poor to serve as vinedressers and husbandmen.
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Provides details on Jeremiah being taken to Ramah in chains before release.
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