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At that time this message came to Jeremiah from the LORD: <a href="/esv/jeremiah/34.htm">English Standard Version</a> The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth under his dominion and all the peoples were fighting against Jerusalem and all of its cities: <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/34.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/34.htm">King James Bible</a> The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying, <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/34.htm">New King James Version</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth under his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem and all its cities, saying, <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his control and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and all its cities, saying, <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/34.htm">NASB 1995</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his military force, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, <a href="/amp/jeremiah/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his sovereignty and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all of its cities: <a href="/csb/jeremiah/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, his whole army, all the kingdoms of the lands under his control, and all other peoples were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities: <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities: <a href="/asv/jeremiah/34.htm">American Standard Version</a> The word which came unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: <a href="/cev/jeremiah/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> King Nebuchadnezzar had a large army made up of people from every kingdom in his empire. He and his army were attacking Jerusalem and all the nearby towns, when the LORD told me <a href="/erv/jeremiah/34.htm">English Revised Version</a> The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD spoke his word to Jeremiah when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, his entire army, and all the kingdoms and people that he ruled were attacking Jerusalem and all its cities. He said, <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/34.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD spoke to me when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia and his army, supported by troops from all the nations and races that were subject to him, were attacking Jerusalem and its nearby towns. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/34.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is the message that came to Jeremiah from the LORD while king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his authority, along with all the people were fighting against Jerusalem and all its towns: <a href="/msb/jeremiah/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. <a href="/net/jeremiah/34.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD spoke to Jeremiah while King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was attacking Jerusalem and the towns around it with a large army. This army consisted of troops from his own army and from the kingdoms and peoples of the lands under his dominion. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of it, saying: <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people fought against Jerusalem, and against all its cities, saying, <a href="/web/jeremiah/34.htm">World English Bible</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, with all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The word that has been to Jeremiah from YHWH—and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his force, and all kingdoms of the land of the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples are fighting against Jerusalem, and against all its cities—saying: <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah -- and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his force, and all kingdoms of the land of the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples are fighting against Jerusalem, and against all its cities -- saying: <a href="/slt/jeremiah/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The word that was to Jeremiah from Jehovah and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel, and all his strength, and all the kingdoms of the earth, the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples warring against Jerusalem, and against all its cities, saying.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The word that came to Jeremias from the Lord, (when Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth, that were under the power of his hand, and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities thereof,) saying: <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, when Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and his entire army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under the authority of his hand, and all the people were making war against Jerusalem and against all of its cities, saying: <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/34.htm">New American Bible</a> The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD while Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and all his army and all the earth’s kingdoms under his rule, and all the peoples were attacking Jerusalem and all her cities: <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth and all the peoples under his dominion were fighting against Jerusalem and all its cities:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THE word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples who were fighting against Jerusalem and against all of its cities, saying, <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The word that came on Jeremiah from before LORD JEHOVAH, and Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of Earth, the authority of his hand, and all the nations fighting against Jerusalem and against all her cities:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the land of his dominion, and all the peoples, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: <a href="/sep/jeremiah/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The word that came to Jeremias from the Lord (now Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the country of his dominion, were warring against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Juda,) saying, <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/34-1.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=10527" 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/34.htm">A Prophecy Against Zedekiah</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">This is the word</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.">that</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.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: mê·’êṯ (Prep-m:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></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.">from the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5019.htm" title="5019: ū·nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Of foreign derivation; Nebukadnetstsar, king of Babylon.">when 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/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">his army,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earthly</a> <a href="/hebrew/4467.htm" title="4467: mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign. From malak; dominion, i.e. the estate or the country.">kingdoms</a> <a href="/hebrew/4475.htm" title="4475: mem·še·leṯ (N-fsc) -- Rule, dominion, realm. Feminine of mimshal; rule; also a realm or a ruler.">under his control,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘am·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the other nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: nil·ḥā·mîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">were fighting</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.">against</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> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></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.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·re·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">its surrounding cities.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> 2The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down.…<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 25:1-2</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. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17-19</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="/jeremiah/39-1.htm">Jeremiah 39:1-2</a> In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city. / And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached. <a href="/ezekiel/24-1.htm">Ezekiel 24:1-2</a> In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1-2</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. <a href="/lamentations/1-1.htm">Lamentations 1:1-3</a> How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave. / She weeps aloud in the night, with tears upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies. / Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress. <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="/jeremiah/21-1.htm">Jeremiah 21:1-2</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, / “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.” <a href="/jeremiah/32-1.htm">Jeremiah 32:1-2</a> This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. / At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. <a href="/jeremiah/52-4.htm">Jeremiah 52:4-5</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. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-22</a> But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14-19</a> So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak. ... <a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</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. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.” <a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">2 Kings 24:10-12</a> At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. / Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying,A.when.<a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Jeremiah 34:7</a> When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.<a href="/jeremiah/32-2.htm">Jeremiah 32:2</a> For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of Judah's house.<a href="/jeremiah/39-1.htm">Jeremiah 39:1-3</a> In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it… all the kingdoms.<a href="/jeremiah/1-15.htm">Jeremiah 1:15</a> For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.<a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5-7</a> I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me… <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37,38</a> Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory… of his dominion.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/33-22.htm">Army</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/isaiah/39-2.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-25.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-5.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-23.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-16.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-24.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-28.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-28.htm">Nebuchadrezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-25.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Army</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-2.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-28.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-17.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-7.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-6.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-17.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-11.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-11.htm">Nebuchadrezzar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-58.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-18.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-4.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 34</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah prophesies the captivity of Zedekiah and the city.</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/34-8.htm">The princes and the people having dismissed their bond-servants, </a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/34-11.htm">contrary to the covenant of God, re-assume them.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/34-12.htm">Jeremiah gives them and Zedekiah into the hands of their enemies.</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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This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the message, underscoring the authority and authenticity of the prophecy. The phrase "word of the LORD" is a common biblical expression indicating a revelation from God, which is a central theme in the prophetic books. Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to convey God's messages to the people of Judah, often calling them to repentance and warning of impending judgment.when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar II was the powerful ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 605 to 562 BC. He is a significant historical figure known for his military conquests and the expansion of Babylonian influence. His campaigns against Jerusalem are well-documented in both biblical and extra-biblical sources. Nebuchadnezzar's role in the biblical narrative is as an instrument of God's judgment against Judah for their disobedience and idolatry, fulfilling the warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah.all his army The mention of Nebuchadnezzar's army highlights the formidable military force that besieged Jerusalem. The Babylonian army was known for its strength and strategic prowess, which played a crucial role in the eventual fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. This military might is a reminder of the seriousness of the threat faced by Judah and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings about the consequences of their unfaithfulness to God.all the earthly kingdoms under his control This phrase indicates the vastness of Nebuchadnezzar's empire, which included many vassal states and conquered territories. The Babylonian Empire was one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East, and its influence extended over a large geographical area. This dominance is a testament to the fulfillment of God's plan, as He used Babylon as a tool to execute judgment on the nations, including Judah.and all the other nations The inclusion of "all the other nations" suggests a coalition of forces or the widespread impact of Babylon's military campaigns. This reflects the historical reality of ancient Near Eastern politics, where empires often formed alliances with other nations to strengthen their military endeavors. It also underscores the comprehensive nature of the threat against Jerusalem, as it was not only Babylon but a multitude of nations that were involved in the siege.were fighting against Jerusalem Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, was the spiritual and political center of the Jewish people. The siege of Jerusalem was a pivotal event in biblical history, leading to the destruction of the city and the temple, and the exile of the Jewish people. This event was prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets as a consequence of the nation's persistent sin and rebellion against God. The fall of Jerusalem marked a significant turning point in the history of Israel and Judah.and all its surrounding cities The mention of "all its surrounding cities" indicates that the Babylonian campaign was not limited to Jerusalem alone but affected the entire region of Judah. This widespread devastation fulfilled the prophecies of judgment pronounced by Jeremiah and others, highlighting the totality of the destruction and the severity of God's discipline. The surrounding cities, which were part of the kingdom of Judah, also faced the consequences of the nation's collective disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution and rejection. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgments through His prophets. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon, a powerful ruler used by God as an instrument of judgment against Judah for their disobedience. 4. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> A dominant empire during this period, known for its military strength and conquests, including the siege of Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, significant as the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> God is in control of nations and rulers. Even powerful empires like Babylon serve His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets like Jeremiah are vital in communicating God's messages, even when they are difficult or unpopular. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Judah's situation serves as a warning about the serious consequences of turning away from God. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Jeremiah's example encourages believers to remain faithful to God's calling, regardless of opposition or hardship. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a> While God enacts justice, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration, as seen throughout Jeremiah's prophecies.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/34.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXXIV.(1) When Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon . . .--The prophecy that follows is probably a fuller statement of that in <a href="/context/jeremiah/32-3.htm" title="For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Why do you prophesy, and say, Thus said the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;">Jeremiah 32:3-4</a>, and delivered shortly before it, being referred to there as the cause of his imprisonment. In the form of the name Nebuchadnezzar (n instead of r, as in <a href="/jeremiah/24-1.htm" title="The LORD showed me, and, behold, two baskets of figs were set before the temple of the LORD, after that Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon had carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, and the princes of Judah, with the carpenters and smiths, from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon.">Jeremiah 24:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/25-1.htm" title="The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;">Jeremiah 25:1</a>), we may probably trace the hand of a later transcriber. The same hand is, perhaps, traceable in the accumulation of substantives after the manner of <a href="/daniel/3-7.htm" title="Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.">Daniel 3:7</a>; <a href="/daniel/5-19.htm" title="And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.">Daniel 5:19</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/34.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - All the kingdoms of the earth; etc.; rather, of the land. The accumulation of phrases is to convey the composite character of the Chaldean army. And against all the cities thereof; i.e. the fortified cities which still held out - against Lachish and Azekah, if no more (per. 7). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This is the word הַדָּבָ֛ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that came 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 to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites from the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (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 when Nebuchadnezzar וּנְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֣ר (ū·nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar) Conjunctive waw | 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, בָּבֶ֣ל ׀ (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 all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every his army, חֵיל֡וֹ (ḥê·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the earthly אֶרֶץ֩ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land kingdoms מַמְלְכ֣וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4467.htm">Strong's 4467: </a> Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign under his control, מֶמְשֶׁ֨לֶת (mem·še·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4475.htm">Strong's 4475: </a> Rule, a realm, a ruler and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the other nations הָעַמִּ֗ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were fighting נִלְחָמִ֧ים (nil·ḥā·mîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every its surrounding cities: עָרֶ֖יהָ (‘ā·re·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/34-1.htm">Jeremiah 34:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-1.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 34:1 The word which came to Jeremiah (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/33-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 33:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 33:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/34-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 34:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 34:2" /></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>