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Jeremiah 39 Summary
Jerusalem Falls, Jeremiah Freed
Nebuchadrezzar besieges and takes Jerusalem; Zedekiah flees but is captured, his sons and nobles slain, and his eyes put out. The king's house and walls are burned; captives are carried to Babylon. The captain of the guard frees Jeremiah to Gedaliah's care. God assures Ebed-melech that though judgment comes, He will deliver him because he trusted in the Lord.
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Key verses
Jeremiah 39:2
“And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.”
Jeremiah 39:6
“Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.”
Jeremiah 39:14
“Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he dwelt among the people.”
Jeremiah 39:18
“For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.”
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