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He also took the secretary who was chief officer in charge of conscripting the people of the land, sixty of whom were found in the city. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52.htm">New Living Translation</a> And from among the people still hiding in the city, he took an officer who had been in charge of the Judean army; seven of the king’s personal advisers; the army commander’s chief secretary, who was in charge of recruitment; and sixty other citizens. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Standard Version</a> and from the city he took an officer who had been in command of the men of war, and seven men of the king’s council, who were found in the city; and the secretary of the commander of the army, who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Of those still in the city, he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war, as well as seven trusted royal advisers. He also took the scribe of the captain of the army, who had enlisted the people of the land, and sixty men who were found in the city. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52.htm">King James Bible</a> He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/52.htm">New King James Version</a> He also took out of the city an officer who had charge of the men of war, seven men of the king’s close associates who were found in the city, the principal scribe of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He also took from the city one official who was overseer of the warriors, seven of the king’s advisers who were found in the city, the scribe of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men from the people of the land who were found inside the city. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1995</a> He also took from the city one official who was overseer of the men of war, and seven of the king&#8217s advisers who were found in the city, and the scribe of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He also took from the city one official who was overseer of the men of war, and seven of the king’s advisers who were found in the city, and the scribe of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And from the city he took one official who was overseer of the men of war, and seven of the king’s advisers who were found in the city, and the scribe of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/52.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He also took out of the city one official who was overseer of the soldiers, and seven of the king’s advisers who were found in the city, and the scribe of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men who were still in the city. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/52.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the city he took a court official who had been appointed over the warriors; seven trusted royal aides found in the city; the secretary of the commander of the army, who enlisted the people of the land for military duty; and sixty men from the common people who were found within the city. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the city he took a court official who had been appointed over the warriors; seven trusted royal aides found in the city; the secretary of the commander of the army, who enlisted the people of the land for military duty; and 60 men from the common people who were found within the city. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/52.htm">American Standard Version</a> and out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war; and seven men of them that saw the king's face, that were found in the city; and the scribe of the captain of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/52.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then he arrested one of the army commanders, seven of King Zedekiah's personal advisors, and the officer in charge of gathering the troops for battle. He also found 60 more soldiers who were still in Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Revised Version</a> and out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war; and seven men of them that saw the king's face, which were found in the city; and the scribe of the captain of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/52.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From the city he also took an army commander, 7 men who had access to the king whom he found in the city, the scribe who was in charge of the militia, and 60 common people whom he found in the city. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/52.htm">Good News Translation</a> From the city he took the officer who had been in command of the troops, seven of the king's personal advisers who were still in the city, the commander's assistant, who was in charge of military records, and sixty other important men. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/52.htm">International Standard Version</a> From the city he arrested one of the officers who had been in charge of the troops, seven men from the king's personal advisors who were found in the city, the secretary of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land, and 60 men of the people of the land who were found inside the city. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/52.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Of those still in the city, he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war, as well as seven trusted royal advisers. He also took the scribe of the captain of the army, who had enlisted the people of the land, and sixty men who were found in the city. <a href="/net/jeremiah/52.htm">NET Bible</a> From the city he took an official who was in charge of the soldiers, seven of the king's advisers who were discovered in the city, an official army secretary who drafted citizens for military service, and sixty citizens who were discovered in the middle of the city. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/52.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and out of the city he took an officer who was set over the men of war; and seven men of those who saw the king's face, who were found in the city; and the scribe of the captain of the army, who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He took also out of the city a eunuch, who had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, who were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/web/jeremiah/52.htm">World English Bible</a> and out of the city he took an officer who was set over the men of war; and seven men of those who saw the king’s face, who were found in the city; and the scribe of the captain of the army, who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the middle of the city. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/52.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he has taken a certain eunuch out of the city, who has been inspector over the men of war, and seven men of those seeing the king’s face, who have been found in the city, and the head scribe of the host, who musters the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land, who are found in the midst of the city; <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/52.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and out of the city he hath taken a certain eunuch, who hath been inspector over the men of war, and seven men of those seeing the king's face, who have been found in the city, and the head scribe of the host, who mustereth the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land, who are found in the midst of the city; <a href="/slt/jeremiah/52.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from the city he took one eunuch who was appointed over the men of war; and seven men seeing the face of the king, who were found in the city; and the scribe of the chief of the army mustering the people of the land; and sixty men from the people of the land being found in the midst of the city.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/52.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He also took out of the city one eunuch that was chief over the men of war: and seven men of them that were near the king's person, that were found in the city: and a scribe, an officer of the army who exercised the young soldiers: and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/52.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He also took from the city one eunuch who was in charge of the men of war, and seven men among those who served before the face of the king, who were found in the city, and a scribe, a leader of the military, who tested the new recruits, and sixty men from the people of the land, who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Bible</a> From the city he took one courtier, a commander of soldiers, and seven men in the personal service of the king still in the city, the scribe of the army commander who mustered the people of the land, and sixty of the common people remaining in the city. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/52.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and from the city he took an officer who had been in command of the soldiers, and seven men of the king’s council who were found in the city; the secretary of the commander of the army who mustered the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land who were found inside the city.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/52.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He took also from the city a eunuch who had been in charge of the men of war, and seven prominent men who had attended the king's person, who were found in the city, and the scribe the commander in chief of the army, who mustered the people of the land, and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And from the city he took one Eunuch who was authorized over the men Warriors, and seven notable men that had been seen before the King who were left in the city, and the Scribe and General of the army of the people of the land, sixty men of the people of the land who were found within the city<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/52.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war; and seven men of them that saw the king's face, who were found in the city; and the scribe of the captain of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/52.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and one eunuch, who was over the men of war, and seven men of renown, who were in the king's presence that were found in the city; and the scribe of the forces, who did the part of a scribe to the people of the land; and sixty men of the people of the land, who were found in the midst of the city. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/52-25.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=16847" 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/52.htm">Captives Carried to Babylon</a> 24The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. 25<a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">Of those</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">still in the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">he took</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">a</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: sā·rîs (N-ms) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">court official</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ăšer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">had been</a> <a href="/hebrew/6496.htm" title="6496: p̄ā·qîḏ (N-ms) -- Commissioner, deputy, overseer. From paqad; a superintendent.">appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of war,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">as well as seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">trusted royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: mê·rō·’ê (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">advisers.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: nim·ṣə·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To attain to, find. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ḇā·‘îr (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">He also took</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: sō·p̄êr (N-msc) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">of the captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of the army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6633.htm" title="6633: ham·maṣ·bi (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To wage war, serve. A primitive root; to mass.">who had enlisted</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/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8346.htm" title="8346: wə·šiš·šîm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Sixty. Multiple of shesh; sixty.">and sixty</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: mê·‘am (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: han·nim·ṣə·’îm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To attain to, find. ">who were found</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> 26Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah.…<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/25-18.htm">2 Kings 25:18-21</a> The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. / Of those still in the city, he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war, as well as five royal advisors. He also took the scribe of the captain of the army, who had enlisted the people of the land, and sixty men who were found in the city. / Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah. ... <a href="/jeremiah/39-6.htm">Jeremiah 39:6-7</a> There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. / Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon. <a href="/ezekiel/24-25.htm">Ezekiel 24:25-27</a> And you, son of man, know that on the day I take away their stronghold, their pride and joy—the desire of their eyes which uplifted their souls—and their sons and daughters as well, / on that day a fugitive will come and tell you the news. / On that day your mouth will be opened to him who has escaped; you will speak and no longer be mute. So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the LORD.” <a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17-20</a> So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ... <a href="/lamentations/2-9.htm">Lamentations 2:9</a> Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD. <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1-3</a> In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. / Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— <a href="/isaiah/39-6.htm">Isaiah 39:6-7</a> The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” <a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14-16</a> He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. <a href="/jeremiah/38-28.htm">Jeremiah 38:28</a> And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured. <a href="/ezekiel/12-12.htm">Ezekiel 12:12-13</a> And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. / But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a> They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a> “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Acts 7:43</a> You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a> And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and three score men of the people of the land, that were found in the middle of the city.an eunuch<a href="/2_kings/25-19.htm">2 Kings 25:19</a> And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land that were found in the city:were near the king's person.<a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Esther 1:14</a> And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, which saw the king's face, and which sat the first in the kingdom;)<a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.principal scribe of the host.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/47-7.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Eunuch</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-24.htm">Found</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-3.htm">Host</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-13.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-63.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Mustered</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">Official</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-26.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-36.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-20.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-14.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Army</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-26.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-1.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-1.htm">City</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Eunuch</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Face</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Found</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Host</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-33.htm">King's</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-8.htm">Mustered</a> <a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Official</a> <a href="/daniel/1-11.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/micah/5-5.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/matthew/8-19.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-30.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-14.htm">Sixty</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-14.htm">Threescore</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-17.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 52</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/52-1.htm">Zedekiah rebels</a> 4. <a href="/jeremiah/52-4.htm">Jerusalem is besieged and taken</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city</a> 24. <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">He carries away the captives</a> 28. <a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">The number of Jews carried captive</a> 31. <a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin</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'; 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The city had been under siege, leading to famine and desperation. The phrase highlights the dire situation, as most inhabitants had either been killed or exiled. This remnant represents the last vestiges of Judah's leadership and society.he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war This court official was likely a high-ranking military leader or advisor. His role indicates the importance of military leadership in the kingdom of Judah. The appointment over the men of war suggests a position of significant authority, possibly akin to a modern-day defense minister. This reflects the organized military structure that Judah maintained even in its final days.as well as seven trusted royal advisers The seven advisers symbolize the king's inner circle, those who provided counsel and guidance. The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting these were the most trusted and influential figures in the royal court. Their capture signifies the dismantling of Judah's political and administrative structure.He also took the scribe of the captain of the army The scribe was responsible for recording military orders and maintaining records, a crucial role in the administration of the army. This position underscores the importance of documentation and communication in military operations. The capture of the scribe indicates the thoroughness of the Babylonian efforts to dismantle Judah's military capabilities.who had enlisted the people of the land This phrase suggests a conscription or recruitment effort to bolster the army, likely in response to the Babylonian threat. It reflects the desperate measures taken by Judah to defend itself. The "people of the land" refers to the common citizens, indicating that the military efforts extended beyond professional soldiers to include ordinary inhabitants.and sixty men who were found in the city The sixty men represent a small group of remaining defenders or possibly leaders within the city. Their presence indicates that some semblance of organized resistance or leadership persisted even after the fall of Jerusalem. The specific number may also imply a complete or significant portion of a particular group, emphasizing the thoroughness of the Babylonian capture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/court_official.htm">Court Official</a> A high-ranking officer responsible for overseeing the men of war, indicating a position of significant authority and influence within the city. 2. <a href="/topical/s/seven_royal_advisors.htm">Seven Royal Advisors</a> These were likely counselors to the king, providing guidance and strategic advice, reflecting the governance structure of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/s/scribe_of_the_captain_of_the_army.htm">Scribe of the Captain of the Army</a> This individual was responsible for recording military matters and enlisting people, highlighting the administrative aspects of military operations. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sixty_men_found_in_the_city.htm">Sixty Men Found in the City</a> These men represent the remnants of the city's population, possibly indicating those who were not directly involved in the defense but were still significant enough to be mentioned. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Refers to Jerusalem, which was under siege and eventually fell to the Babylonians, marking a pivotal moment in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The capture and exile of Jerusalem's leaders serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. It underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's word. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a> The mention of specific leaders highlights the responsibility of those in authority. Leaders are accountable for their actions and the direction they set for their people. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_judgment.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Judgment</a> Despite the chaos and destruction, God's sovereignty is evident. He uses nations and events to fulfill His purposes, reminding us of His ultimate control over history. <a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a> While the passage depicts judgment, it also sets the stage for eventual restoration. God's plans include hope and redemption, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> The fall of Jerusalem calls believers to examine their own lives, encouraging repentance and a return to God to avoid similar consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_52.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_jeremiah_1_5's_divine_call.htm">Jeremiah 1:5 - Is there any historical or archeological evidence that supports this unique divine commissioning?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehoiachin's_release.htm">How do we verify the historical accuracy of Jehoiachin's release in Jeremiah 52:31-34 when external records appear limited?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_external_evidence_of_jeremiah's_trial.htm">In Jeremiah 26:10-11, why is there no clear external evidence of formal court proceedings against Jeremiah outside the biblical record?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_other_sources_mention_1_kings_6.htm">If 1 Kings 6 is accurate, why do some extrabiblical sources from neighboring civilizations not mention a structure of such importance and scale?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/52.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) An eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war.--Omit the article before "charge." The Hebrew term (Pakid) conveys the meaning of "deputy," a superintendent under a chief commander. The officer in question had probably, together with the persons named in <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm" title="And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:">Jeremiah 52:24</a>, been more conspicuous than his fellows in resisting the Chaldaeans.Seven men.--<a href="/2_kings/25-19.htm" title="And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king's presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and three score men of the people of the land that were found in the city:">2Kings 25:19</a> gives "five" as the number. Here also we have to think of the exile as the punishment of prominence in the defence of the city. The chief scribe of the army, the "secretary of war," would naturally occupy such a position. The description of the men as those "that were near the king's person" (literally, saw the king's face) implies a high official rank. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Of those וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of still in the city, הָעִ֡יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement he took לָקַח֩ (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a אֶחָ֜ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first court official סָרִ֨יס (sā·rîs) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> A eunuch, valet, a minister of state who אֲ‍ֽשֶׁר־ (’ăšer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that had been הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be appointed פָקִ֣יד ׀ (p̄ā·qîḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6496.htm">Strong's 6496: </a> Commissioner, deputy, overseer over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the men אַנְשֵׁ֣י (’an·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> Man, mankind of war, אִישׁ֙ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person seven וְשִׁבְעָ֨ה (wə·šiḇ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number trusted royal הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king advisers, מֵרֹאֵ֤י (mê·rō·’ê) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see as well as וְאֵ֗ת (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the scribe סֹפֵר֙ (sō·p̄êr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> To count, recount, relate of the captain שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army, הַצָּבָ֔א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign who enlisted הַמַּצְבִּ֖א (ham·maṣ·bi) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6633.htm">Strong's 6633: </a> To wage war, serve the people עַ֣ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the land, הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and sixty וְשִׁשִּׁ֥ים (wə·šiš·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8346.htm">Strong's 8346: </a> Sixty men מֵעַ֣ם (mê·‘am) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who were found הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֖ים (han·nim·ṣə·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre the city. הָעִֽיר׃ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Jeremiah 52:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-25.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:25 And out of the city he took (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/52-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:26" /></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>