Jeremiah 39:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 39:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 39:3 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 39:3 — NIV
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 39:3
“Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, your life will be spared and this city will not be burned down; you and your family will live.'”
Contextual reference; the previous chapter foreshadows the events.
“Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave orders concerning Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard. He said: “Take him and look after him; don’t do anything bad to him, but do for him whatever he asks.””
Shares the theme of Nebuchadnezzar's actions.
“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 whole army. They encamped outside the city and built siege works all around it.”
Parallel account of the same historical event.
“"This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Go to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him, 'This is what the LORD says: I am about to give this city into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down.'”
Prophecy of Jerusalem's fall
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