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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/jeremiah/52.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The whole Babylonian army, under the commander of the imperial guard, broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he supervised the entire Babylonian army as they tore down the walls of Jerusalem on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, that <i>were</i> with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/52.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans who <i>were</i> with the captain of the guard broke down all the walls of Jerusalem all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the entire army of the Chaldeans who <i>were</i> with the captain of the guard tore down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So all the army of the Chaldeans who <i>were</i> with the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So all the military force of the Chaldeans who <i>were</i> with the captain of the guard tore down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/52.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/52.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole Chaldean army with the captain of the guards tore down all the walls surrounding Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole Chaldean army with the commander of the guards tore down all the walls surrounding Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/52.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/52.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then he ordered the Babylonian soldiers to break down the walls around Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/52.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The entire Babylonian army that was with the captain of the guard tore down the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/52.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and his soldiers tore down the city walls. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/52.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />All the Chaldean troops who were with the captain of the guard tore down all the walls around Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/52.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/52.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/52.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/52.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem all around. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/52.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the forces of the Chaldeans that [are] with the chief of the executioners have broken down all the walls of Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/52.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the walls of Jerusalem round about broken down have all the forces of the Chaldeans that are with the chief of the executioners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/52.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the walls of Jerusalem round about, all the strength of the Chaldees which were with the chief of the cooks, brake down.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/52.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the general broke down all the wall of Jerusalem round about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/52.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the entire army of the Chaldeans, who were with the chief of the military, destroyed the entire wall all around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the Chaldean troops with the captain of the guard tore down all the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/52.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/52.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the general of the guard broke down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the walls of Jerusalem in a circle the entire army of the Chaldeans that was with the High Guard pulled down<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/52.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/52.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the host of the Chaldeans that was with the captain of the guard pulled down all the wall of Jerusalem round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=16722" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">The Temple Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥêl (N-msc) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">army</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: kaś·dîm (N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">of the Chaldeans</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/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ- (N-msc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">the captain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2876.htm" title="2876: ṭab·bā·ḥîm (N-mp) -- Cook, guardsman. From tabach; properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman; also a cook.">of the guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5422.htm" title="5422: nā·ṯə·ṣū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To pull down, break down. A primitive root; to tear down.">broke down</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ḥō·mō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">the walls</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">2 Kings 25:10</a></span><br />And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">2 Chronicles 36:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-2.htm">Lamentations 2:2</a></span><br />Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob. In His wrath He has demolished the fortified cities of the Daughter of Judah. He brought to the ground and defiled her kingdom and its princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-9.htm">Lamentations 2:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/24-21.htm">Ezekiel 24:21</a></span><br />Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/26-12.htm">Ezekiel 26:12</a></span><br />They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-3.htm">Nehemiah 1:3</a></span><br />And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-10.htm">Isaiah 64:10-11</a></span><br />Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Psalm 79:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a></span><br />“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Luke 19:44</a></span><br />They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Luke 21:6</a></span><br />“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a></span><br />For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.</p><p class="hdg">brake</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">2 Kings 25:10</a></b></br> And all the army of the Chaldees, that <i>were with</i> the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/1-3.htm">Nehemiah 1:3</a></b></br> And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province <i>are</i> in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also <i>is</i> broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Army</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Babylonian</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-8.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-8.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Chaldaean</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-2.htm">Executioners</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Imperial</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-7.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-47.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/52-25.htm">Army</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-15.htm">Babylonian</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">Chaldaean</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-19.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">Executioners</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-17.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-19.htm">Imperial</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-29.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Side</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-15.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 52</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-1.htm">Zedekiah rebels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-4.htm">Jerusalem is besieged and taken</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">He carries away the captives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">The number of Jews carried captive</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin</a></span><br></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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This army was led by King Nebuchadnezzar II, who was known for his military prowess and expansionist policies. The Chaldeans were instrumental in the fall of Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecies of Jeremiah and other prophets who warned of impending judgment due to the people's unfaithfulness to God.<p><b>under the captain of the guard</b><br>The captain of the guard, often identified as Nebuzaradan, was a high-ranking official in the Babylonian military hierarchy. His role was crucial in executing the orders of Nebuchadnezzar, particularly in the siege and destruction of Jerusalem. This position highlights the organized and systematic approach of the Babylonians in their military campaigns.<p><b>broke down all the walls</b><br>The destruction of Jerusalem's walls was a significant event, symbolizing the complete defeat and humiliation of the city. Walls in ancient times were vital for protection and security, and their destruction meant the city was left vulnerable and defenseless. This act fulfilled the prophecies of Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/21-10.htm">Jeremiah 21:10</a>) and other prophets who foretold the destruction due to the people's disobedience and idolatry.<p><b>around Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the city of David and the spiritual center of Israel, held immense religious and cultural significance. Its fall marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history, leading to the Babylonian exile. The destruction of the city and its temple was a profound judgment from God, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9-11</a>, and served as a call for repentance and eventual restoration. The fall of Jerusalem also prefigures the ultimate judgment and redemption found in Jesus Christ, who offers a new covenant and spiritual restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans</a></b><br>A people from southern Babylonia, known for their military prowess and as the dominant force in the Neo-Babylonian Empire. They were instrumental in the destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/captain_of_the_guard.htm">Captain of the Guard</a></b><br>The leader of the Babylonian forces, often identified as Nebuzaradan, who was responsible for executing the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar, including the destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish identity and worship, which was besieged and destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/walls_of_jerusalem.htm">Walls of Jerusalem</a></b><br>These walls symbolized the strength and protection of the city. Their destruction marked the complete defeat and humiliation of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_siege.htm">Babylonian Siege</a></b><br>The event in which the Babylonians besieged Jerusalem, leading to its eventual fall and the exile of its people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The destruction of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Just as Judah faced judgment for its persistent sin, we too must heed God's warnings and live in obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>Despite the devastation, the fall of Jerusalem was under God's sovereign control. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate plan, even when facing difficult circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_fortification.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Fortification</a></b><br>Just as the physical walls of Jerusalem were crucial for its defense, we must build spiritual walls through prayer, scripture, and community to protect against spiritual attacks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_destruction.htm">Hope Beyond Destruction</a></b><br>While <a href="/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14</a> depicts destruction, the broader biblical account assures us of restoration and hope. God's promises of redemption and renewal are available to all who turn to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_52.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_kings_25_8_and_jer_52_12.htm">In 2 Kings 25:8, the city falls on the seventh day of the fifth month, while Jeremiah 52:12 reports the tenth day--how can these differing dates be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_jer._52_12-14_and_2_kgs_25_8-10_differ.htm">Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_12_13_with_history.htm">Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_debate_2_kings_25_9's_destruction.htm">If 2 Kings 25:9 describes a total razing of Jerusalem, why is the archaeological record for such extensive destruction still debated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Chaldeans</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(kaś·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the captain</span><br /><span class="heb">רַב־</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the guard</span><br /><span class="heb">טַבָּחִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭab·bā·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2876.htm">Strong's 2876: </a> </span><span class="str2">A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook</span><br /><br /><span class="word">broke down</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽתְצוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯə·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5422.htm">Strong's 5422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull down, break down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the walls</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֑יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Jeremiah 52:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/52-14.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:14 All the army of the Chaldeans who (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/52-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/52-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:15" /></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>