New International VersionAt that time the officers of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon advanced on Jerusalem and laid siege to it,
New Living TranslationDuring Jehoiachin’s reign, the officers of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came up against Jerusalem and besieged it.
English Standard VersionAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Berean Standard BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
King James BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
New King James VersionAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
New American Standard BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
NASB 1995At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
NASB 1977At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
Legacy Standard BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
Amplified BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
Christian Standard BibleAt that time the servants of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
Holman Christian Standard BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
American Standard VersionAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Contemporary English VersionKing Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia sent troops to attack Jerusalem soon after Jehoiachin became king.
English Revised VersionAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAt that time the officers of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jerusalem. (The city was blockaded.)
Good News TranslationIt was during his reign that the Babylonian army, commanded by King Nebuchadnezzar's officers, marched against Jerusalem and besieged it.
International Standard VersionAt that time, the servants of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jerusalem and the city was placed under siege.
NET BibleAt that time the generals of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon marched to Jerusalem and besieged the city.
New Heart English BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Webster's Bible TranslationAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
World English BibleAt that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAt that time servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon have come up to Jerusalem, and the city goes into siege,
Young's Literal Translation At that time come up have servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and the city goeth into siege,
Smith's Literal TranslationIn that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babel, came up to Jerusalem, and the city will come into siege. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time the servants of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was surrounded with their forts.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAt that time, the servants of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, ascended against Jerusalem. And the city was encircled with fortifications.
New American BibleAt that time officers of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacked Jerusalem, and the city came under siege.
New Revised Standard VersionAt that time the servants of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt that time Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem and the city was besieged.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAt that time Nebukadnetsar King of Babel went up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged in the siege. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAt that time went up Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Exiles to Babylon10At thattimethe servantsof Nebuchadnezzarkingof Babylonmarched upto Jerusalem,and the citycameunder siege.11And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it.…
Cross References 2 Chronicles 36:10In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 52:28-30These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away 745 Jews. So in all, 4,600 people were taken away.
Daniel 1:1-2In 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.
Jeremiah 24:1After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD.
Jeremiah 25:1-11This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows: / “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. ...
Jeremiah 29:1-2This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.)
Ezekiel 17:12“Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon.
Jeremiah 34:1-2This 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. / The 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.
Jeremiah 37:1Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim.
Jeremiah 39:1In 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.
Matthew 1:11and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.
Matthew 1:17In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.
Luke 21:20-24But 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. ...
Acts 7:43You 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.’
Acts 13:22After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’
Treasury of Scripture At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. At that time. Daniel 1:1,2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it… was besieged. 2 Kings 25:2 And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. Jump to Previous AdvancedArmiesBabylonBesiegedCityJerusalemNebuchadnezzarNebuchadnez'zarOfficersServantsShutSideSiegeTimeJump to Next AdvancedArmiesBabylonBesiegedCityJerusalemNebuchadnezzarNebuchadnez'zarOfficersServantsShutSideSiegeTime2 Kings 24 1.Jehoiakim, first subdued by Nebuchadnezzar, then rebelling against him,2.procures his own ruin.5.Jehoiachin succeeds him.7.The king of Egypt is vanquished by the king of Babylon.8.Jehoiachin's evil reign.10.Jerusalem is taken and carried captive into Babylon.17.Zedekiah is made king, and reigns ill, unto the utter destruction of Judah.At that timeThis phrase indicates a specific period in history, aligning with the late 7th century BC. It was a tumultuous era for Judah, marked by political instability and the decline of the Assyrian Empire, which had previously dominated the region. The phrase sets the stage for the events that follow, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the situation. the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar II was one of the most powerful monarchs of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 605 to 562 BC. His "servants" likely refer to his military commanders and officials. This highlights the organized and strategic nature of Babylon's military campaigns. Nebuchadnezzar's rise to power was prophesied in earlier scriptures, such as inJeremiah 25:9, where God refers to him as "My servant," indicating that he was used as an instrument of divine judgment against Judah. marched up to Jerusalem
The phrase "marched up" suggests a deliberate and forceful advance. Jerusalem, situated on a hill, was a significant city both politically and spiritually. The march to Jerusalem was not just a military maneuver but also a fulfillment of prophecies warning of Judah's impending judgment due to their disobedience and idolatry, as seen inJeremiah 21:10. and the city came under siege
A siege was a common military tactic in ancient times, involving surrounding a city to cut off supplies and force surrender. This particular siege of Jerusalem was part of a series of invasions by Babylon, culminating in the eventual destruction of the city and the temple in 586 BC. The siege represents a pivotal moment in biblical history, leading to the Babylonian exile, which was a period of significant theological reflection and transformation for the Jewish people. The siege and subsequent exile were seen as a direct consequence of the nation's failure to uphold the covenant with God, as outlined inDeuteronomy 28:49-52. Persons / Places / Events 1. King Nebuchadnezzar of BabylonThe powerful ruler of Babylon who played a significant role in the history of Israel by besieging Jerusalem and eventually leading to the Babylonian exile. 2. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, significant in biblical history as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. It was besieged multiple times due to its strategic and religious importance. 3. Servants of King NebuchadnezzarThese were the military leaders and officials who carried out Nebuchadnezzar's orders to besiege Jerusalem, demonstrating the might and reach of the Babylonian empire. 4. Siege of JerusalemA critical event in Jewish history where the city was surrounded and attacked, leading to significant suffering and eventual exile of its inhabitants. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe siege of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. It underscores the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's word. God's Sovereignty in JudgmentDespite the dire circumstances, this event demonstrates God's sovereignty. He uses nations and leaders to fulfill His purposes, even in judgment, reminding us that He is in control of history. Hope in ExileWhile the siege and subsequent exile were devastating, they also set the stage for God's redemptive work. This teaches us that even in our darkest times, God is working towards restoration and hope. The Importance of RepentanceThe fall of Jerusalem calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of unfaithfulness and to seek repentance, aligning themselves with God's will to avoid similar spiritual downfalls. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 24
How do we address the lack of extrabiblical records confirming Babylon's interactions with Jerusalem in Jeremiah 37?
How old was Jehoiachin when he became king?
Who was King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon?
Who was King Zedekiah in the Bible?(10) At that time.--In the spring of the year ( 2Chronicles 36:10). Thenius infers from Jeremiah 13:19 ("the cities of the south land are shut up"), that Nebuchadnezzar drew a cordon across that part of the country, to cut off any succours from Egypt. The servants--i.e., generals. (Comp.2Kings 19:6.) Was besieged.--See margin; and2Kings 25:2;Jeremiah 52:5. . . . Verse 10. - At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon came up against Jerusalem. This siege fell probably into the year B.C. 597, which was "the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar" (ver. 12). Nebuchadnezzar himself was, at the time, engaged in the siege of Tyre, which had revolted in B.C. 598 (see 'Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 3. p. 51), and therefore sent his "servants" - i.e. generals - against Jerusalem. And the city was besieged. Probably for only a short time. Jeconiah may at first have had some hope of support from Egypt, still under the rule of Nechoh; but when no movement was made in this quarter (see the comment on ver. 7), he determined not to provoke his powerful enemy by an obstinate resistance, but to propitiate him, if possible, by a prompt surrender.
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Hebrew At thatהַהִ֔יא(ha·hî)Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, aretimeבָּעֵ֣ת(bā·‘êṯ)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256:Time, now, whenthe servantsעַבְדֵ֛י(‘aḇ·ḏê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5650:Slave, servantof Nebuchadnezzarנְבֻכַדְנֶאצַּ֥ר(nə·ḇu·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5019:Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian kingkingמֶֽלֶךְ־(me·leḵ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A kingof Babylonבָּבֶ֖ל(bā·ḇel)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894:Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital citymarched upעָל֗וּ(‘ā·lū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5927:To ascend, in, activelyto Jerusalem,יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם(yə·rū·šā·lim)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389:Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israeland the cityהָעִ֖יר(hā·‘îr)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitementcameוַתָּבֹ֥א(wat·tā·ḇō)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, gounder siege.בַּמָּצֽוֹר׃(bam·mā·ṣō·wr)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4692:Something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness
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