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Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/44.htm">New King James Version</a> “Thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek his life, as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy who sought his life.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/44.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am going to hand Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt over to his enemies, to those who seek his life, just as I handed Zedekiah king of Judah over to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and was seeking his life.’” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/44.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Thus says the LORD, &#8216Behold, I am going to give over Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt to the hand of his enemies, to the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave over Zedekiah king of Judah to the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and was seeking his life.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/44.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I am going to give over Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt to the hand of his enemies, to the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave over Zedekiah king of Judah to the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and was seeking his life.’” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/44.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus says Yahweh, ‘Behold, I am going to give over Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt to the hand of his enemies, to the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave over Zedekiah king of Judah to the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and was seeking his life.’” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/44.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and was seeking his life.’” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/44.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand over Pharaoh Hophra, Egypt’s king, to his enemies, to those who intend to take his life, just as I handed over Judah’s King Zedekiah to Babylon’s King Nebuchadnezzar, who was his enemy, the one who intended to take his life.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/44.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand over Pharaoh Hophra, Egypt&#8217s king, to his enemies, to those who want to take his life, just as I handed over Judah&#8217s King Zedekiah to Babylon&#8217s King Nebuchadnezzar, who was his enemy, the one who wanted to take his life.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/44.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy, and sought his life. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/44.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will hand over King Hophra of Egypt to those who want to kill him, just as I handed Zedekiah over to Nebuchadnezzar, who wanted to kill him. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/44.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/44.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: I'm going to hand Pharaoh Hophra, king of Egypt, over to his enemies and to those who want to kill him, just as I handed over King Zedekiah of Judah to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and to those who wanted to kill him.'" <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/44.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will hand over King Hophra of Egypt to his enemies who want to kill him, just as I handed over King Zedekiah of Judah to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia, who was his enemy and wanted to kill him." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/44.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is what the LORD says: "Look, I'm going to give Pharaoh Hophra, king of Egypt, into the hands of his enemies and into the hands of those seeking his life, just as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy who was seeking his life." <a href="/msb/jeremiah/44.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is what the LORD says: Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hands of his enemies who seek his life, just as I delivered Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the enemy who was seeking his life.? <a href="/net/jeremiah/44.htm">NET Bible</a> I, the LORD, promise that I will hand Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt over to his enemies who are seeking to kill him. I will do that just as surely as I handed King Zedekiah of Judah over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, his enemy who was seeking to kill him.'" <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/44.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, 'Look, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of those who seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy, and sought his life.'" <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/44.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaoh-hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life. <a href="/web/jeremiah/44.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh says, ‘Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek his life, just as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who was his enemy and sought his life.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/44.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> thus said YHWH: Behold, I am giving Pharaoh-Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of those seeking his life, as I have given Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and who is seeking his life.” <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/44.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah, Lo, I am giving Pharaoh-Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of those seeking his life, as I have given Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and who is seeking his life.' <a href="/slt/jeremiah/44.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thus said Jehovah, Behold me giving Pharaoh-Hophra, king of Egypt, into the hand of his enemies, seeking his soul; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel, his enemy, and seeking his soul.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/44.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver Pharao Ephree king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life: as I delivered Sedecias king of Juda into the hand of Nabuchodonosor the king of Babylon his enemy, and that sought his life. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/44.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh Hophra, the king of Egypt, into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of those who are seeking his life, just as I delivered Zedekiah, the king of Judah, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, his enemy and the one who was seeking his life.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/44.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: See! I will hand over Pharaoh Hophra, king of Egypt, to his enemies, to those seeking his life, just as I handed over Zedekiah, king of Judah, to his enemy Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, to the one seeking his life. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/44.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thus says the LORD, I am going to give Pharaoh Hophra, king of Egypt, into the hands of his enemies, those who seek his life, just as I gave King Zedekiah of Judah into the hand of King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon, his enemy who sought his life.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/44.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus says the LORD: Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh the Lame, the king of Egypt, into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek his life, as I delivered Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, who sought his life. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/44.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: behold, I am delivering Pharaoh, the Crippled King of Egypt, into the hand of his enemies and into the hand of those who seek his life, as I delivered Tsedeqiah King of Judea into the hand of Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, his enemy, and he wanted his life <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/44.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/44.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thus said the Lord; Behold, I will give Uaphres king of Egypt into the hands of his enemy, and into the hands of one that seeks his life; as I gave Sedekias king of Juda into the hands of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, his enemy, and who sought his life. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=13670" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/44.htm">Calamity for the Jews</a> …29This will be a sign to you that I will punish you in this place, declares the LORD, so that you may know that My threats of harm against you will surely stand. 30<a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nō·ṯên (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I will deliver</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/6548.htm" title="6548: ḥā·p̄ə·ra‘ (N-proper-ms) -- An Egyptian king. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh- Chophra, an Egyptian king.">Hophra</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">of his enemies</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·ḇə·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·šê (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">who seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/6667.htm" title="6667: ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah is righteousness, six Isr. Or Tsidqiyahuw; from tsedeq and Yahh; right of Jah; Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites.">Zedekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5019.htm" title="5019: nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar (N-proper-ms) -- Of foreign derivation; Nebukadnetstsar, king of Babylon.">of Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">of Babylon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇōw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">the enemy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: ū·mə·ḇaq·qêš (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">who was seeking</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">2 Kings 25:1-7</a> So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. ... <a href="/ezekiel/29-18.htm">Ezekiel 29:18-20</a> “Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to labor strenuously against Tyre. Every head was made bald and every shoulder made raw. But he and his army received no wages from Tyre for the labor they expended on it. / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will carry off its wealth, seize its spoil, and remove its plunder. This will be the wages for his army. / I have given him the land of Egypt as the reward for his labor, because it was done for Me, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/ezekiel/30-10.htm">Ezekiel 30:10-12</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. / I will make the streams dry up and sell the land to the wicked. By the hands of foreigners I will bring desolation upon the land and everything in it. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/isaiah/19-4.htm">Isaiah 19:4</a> I will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a harsh master, and a fierce king will rule over them,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Isaiah 20:4</a> so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. <a href="/jeremiah/46-13.htm">Jeremiah 46:13-26</a> This is the word that the LORD spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt: / “Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol; proclaim it in Memphis and Tahpanhes: ‘Take your positions and prepare yourself, for the sword devours those around you.’ / Why have your warriors been laid low? They cannot stand, for the LORD has thrust them down. ... <a href="/ezekiel/32-11.htm">Ezekiel 32:11-16</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! / I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed. / I will slaughter all her cattle beside the abundant waters. No human foot will muddy them again, and no cattle hooves will disturb them. ... <a href="/daniel/11-42.htm">Daniel 11:42-43</a> He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. / He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1-3</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. <a href="/ezekiel/30-24.htm">Ezekiel 30:24-25</a> I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. / I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">2 Chronicles 36:13</a> He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/jeremiah/37-5.htm">Jeremiah 37:5-10</a> Pharaoh’s army had left Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard the report, they withdrew from Jerusalem. / Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet: / “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says that you are to tell the king of Judah, who sent you to Me: Behold, Pharaoh’s army, which has marched out to help you, will go back to its own land of Egypt. ... <a href="/jeremiah/43-10.htm">Jeremiah 43:10-13</a> Then tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and I will set his throne over these stones that I have embedded, and he will spread his royal pavilion over them. / He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword. / I will kindle a fire in the temples of the gods of Egypt, and Nebuchadnezzar will burn those temples and take their gods as captives. So he will wrap himself with the land of Egypt as a shepherd wraps himself in his garment, and he will depart from there unscathed. ... <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Ezekiel 17:15-18</a> But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ / ‘As surely as I live,’ declares the Lord GOD, ‘he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who enthroned him, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke. / Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast horde will not help him in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives. ... <a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a> Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Thus said the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.I will<a href="/jeremiah/43-9.htm">Jeremiah 43:9-13</a> Take great stones in thine hand, and hide them in the clay in the brickkiln, which is at the entry of Pharaoh's house in Tahpanhes, in the sight of the men of Judah; … <a href="/jeremiah/46-13.htm">Jeremiah 46:13-26</a> The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land of Egypt… <a href="/ezekiel/29-1.htm">Ezekiel 29:1-21</a> In the tenth year, in the tenth month, in the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, … as I<a href="/jeremiah/34-21.htm">Jeremiah 34:21</a> And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.<a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Jeremiah 39:5-7</a> But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him… <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Jeremiah 52:8-11</a> But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/43-10.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-28.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-21.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-16.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-28.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-10.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-10.htm">Nebuchadrezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-16.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-2.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-7.htm">Zedekiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-22.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-22.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Nebuchadrezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/45-5.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-20.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm">Zedekiah</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 44</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/44-1.htm">Jeremiah expresses the desolation of Judah for their idolatry</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/44-11.htm">He prophesies the destruction of those who commit idolatry in Egypt</a> 15. <a href="/jeremiah/44-15.htm">The obstinacy of the Jews</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/44-20.htm">For which Jeremiah threatens them</a> 29. <a href="/jeremiah/44-29.htm">and for a sign prophesies the destruction of Egypt</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/44.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/44.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and certainty of the message. In the prophetic tradition, such declarations underscore that the message is not from the prophet's own mind but directly from God. This establishes the seriousness and reliability of the prophecy.Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hands of his enemies who seek his life: Pharaoh Hophra, also known as Apries, ruled Egypt during a tumultuous period. Historically, he faced internal strife and external threats, which eventually led to his downfall. This prophecy highlights God's sovereignty over nations, demonstrating that even powerful rulers are subject to His will. The mention of delivering Hophra into the hands of his enemies parallels the fate of other leaders who opposed God's plans, showing a pattern of divine justice.just as I delivered Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, Zedekiah was the last king of Judah, and his reign ended with the Babylonian conquest. This comparison serves as a reminder of the fulfillment of past prophecies, reinforcing the certainty of Hophra's fate. The historical context of Zedekiah's capture and the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC is a pivotal moment in Jewish history, illustrating the consequences of disobedience to God.the enemy who was seeking his life: Both Hophra and Zedekiah faced adversaries who were determined to overthrow them. This phrase underscores the inevitability of God's judgment against those who oppose His will. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of divine retribution and the futility of resisting God's plans. The mention of enemies seeking their lives highlights the personal nature of these conflicts and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh_hophra.htm">Pharaoh Hophra</a> The king of Egypt during the time of Jeremiah, known for his alliance with Judah against Babylon. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zedekiah.htm">Zedekiah</a> The last king of Judah, who was captured by Nebuchadnezzar and witnessed the fall of Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon, who conquered Jerusalem and took many Jews into exile. 5. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> A nation often seen as a place of refuge for the Israelites, yet also a symbol of reliance on worldly powers instead of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> God is in control of all nations and their leaders. His plans will prevail regardless of human alliances or strategies. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Just as Zedekiah faced consequences for his rebellion against God, so too would Pharaoh Hophra. Disobedience to God leads to downfall. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_trusting_in_worldly_powers.htm">The Futility of Trusting in Worldly Powers</a> Reliance on earthly powers, like Egypt, instead of God, leads to disappointment and failure. True security is found in God alone. <a href="/topical/h/historical_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Historical Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of prophecies, such as the fall of Pharaoh Hophra, serves as a testament to the truth and reliability of God's word. <a href="/topical/l/lessons_for_modern_believers.htm">Lessons for Modern Believers</a> Believers today are reminded to place their trust in God rather than in political or worldly systems, seeking His guidance in all things.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_44.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_32_2__does_history_support_it.htm">Ezekiel 32:2 – Does the historical record support Pharaoh’s downfall as graphically portrayed here, or does it conflict with known events in ancient Egypt? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._44_29-30_align_with_history.htm">How does Jeremiah 44:29–30, predicting Pharaoh Hophra’s downfall, align with historical accounts suggesting a different outcome?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_32_4-6__why_was_pharaoh_unburied.htm">Ezekiel 32:4–6 – How could Pharaoh’s remains have been left exposed in a way that contradicts traditional Egyptian burial practices? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_pharaoh's_attack_on_gaza.htm">Jeremiah 47:1 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence verifying Pharaoh’s attack on Gaza at this specific time, given the lack of detailed ancient records? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/44.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Behold, I will give Pharaoh-hophra . . .--The fate of the Egyptian king is announced, coming, as it did, before that of the fugitives, as a "sign" that the prediction of their doom also would in due course be accomplished. The king thus named--the Apries of Herod. II., 161, 163, 169--was the son of Psammis, and reigned for twenty-five years. He attacked Sidon by land and Tyre by sea, presumably before Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Ph?nicia, and then sent his armies against Cyrene. The issue of that campaign was disastrous, and his subjects revolted. His general, Amasis, who was sent to pacify the rebels, put himself at their head. Apries was deposed, kept in honourable imprisonment at Sais for a time, and afterwards strangled. His reign extended from B.C. 594 to 569. Jeremiah probably delivered his prediction circ. B.C. 580, and it is the last recorded event in his life. A late Christian tradition, resting probably on a Jewish one, states that then, or shortly afterwards, the Egyptian Jews, irritated by his reproaches, rose up against him and stoned him to death. (Tertull. Adv. Gnost, c. 8; Hieron. Adv. Jovin, ii. 37.) In <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm" title="They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;">Hebrews 11:37</a> ("they were stoned ") we may probably find a reference to his fate as one of the "noble army of martyrs."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/44.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - I will give Pharaoh-hophra, etc. The sign consists in the capture of Hophra by his deadly enemies. Henceforth he will live in constant alarm, for he is in the hands of those "that seek his life." All that we know of the fate of Hophra (Apries) is derived from Herodotus (2:169), who states that Amssis "gave Apries over into the hands of his former subjects, to deal with as they chose. Then the Egyptians took him and strangled him" (see further on Jeremiah 46:13). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This is what כֹּ֣ה ׀ (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Behold, הִנְנִ֣י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! I am going to hand נֹ֠תֵן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Pharaoh Hophra חָפְרַ֤ע (ḥā·p̄ə·ra‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6548.htm">Strong's 6548: </a> Hophra -- an Egyptian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Egypt מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa over to בְּיַ֣ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand his enemies, אֹֽיְבָ֔יו (’ō·yə·ḇāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary to those who seek מְבַקְשֵׁ֣י (mə·ḇaq·šê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after his life, נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I handed בְּיַ֨ד (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Zedekiah צִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ (ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6667.htm">Strong's 6667: </a> Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites over to נָתַ֜תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֧ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5019.htm">Strong's 5019: </a> Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֛ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city the enemy אֹיְב֖וֹ (’ō·yə·ḇōw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary who was seeking וּמְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (ū·mə·ḇaq·qêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after his life.?? נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/44-30.htm">Jeremiah 44:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-30.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 44:30 Thus says Yahweh Behold I will give (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/44-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 44:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 44:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/45-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 45:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 45:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>