2 Kings 25:10
New International Version
The whole Babylonian army under the commander of the imperial guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
Then he supervised the entire Babylonian army as they tore down the walls of Jerusalem on every side.

English Standard Version
And all the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

New King James Version
And all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls of Jerusalem all around.

New American Standard Bible
So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the bodyguards tore down the walls around Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
So all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
So all the military force of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard tore down the walls around Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
All the army of the Chaldeans (Babylonians) who were with the captain of the bodyguard tore down the walls around Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
The whole Chaldean army with the captain of the guards tore down the walls surrounding Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The whole Chaldean army with the commander of the guards tore down the walls surrounding Jerusalem.

American Standard Version
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Contemporary English Version
Then he ordered the Babylonian soldiers to break down the walls around Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The entire Babylonian army that was with the captain of the guard tore down the walls around Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
and his soldiers tore down the city walls.

International Standard Version
The Chaldean army that accompanied the captain of the guard demolished the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

NET Bible
The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls of Jerusalem on all sides.

World English Bible
All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all the forces of the Chaldeans, who [are] with the chief of the executioners, have broken down the walls of Jerusalem all around.

Young's Literal Translation
and the walls of Jerusalem round about have all the forces of the Chaldeans, who are with the chief of the executioners, broken down.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the walls of Jerusalem round about, all the strength of the Chaldees which were with the chief of the cooks brake down.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the army of the Chaldees, which was with the commander of the troops, broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire army of the Chaldeans, which was with the leader of the military, tore down the walls of Jerusalem all around.

New American Bible
The Chaldean troops who were with the captain of the guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem,

New Revised Standard Version
All the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the commander of the guard broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the army of the Chaldeans that was with the General of the Guards pulled down the surrounding wall of Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the force of the Chaldeans pulled down the wall of Jerusalem round about.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Destroyed
9He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. 10 And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. 11Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 52:14
And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 39:8
The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 36:19
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.

Lamentations 2:2
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.

Lamentations 2:9
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.

Ezekiel 24:21
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.’

Ezekiel 33:21
In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!”

Nehemiah 1:3
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.”

Isaiah 64:10-11
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.

Psalm 79:1
A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

Matthew 24:2
“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.”

Luke 19:43-44
For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / 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.”

Luke 21:6
“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.”

Mark 13:2
“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Acts 6:14
For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”


Treasury of Scripture

And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

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Nehemiah 1:3
And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.

Jeremiah 5:10
Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD'S.

Jeremiah 39:8
And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.

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2 Kings 25
1. Jerusalem is besieged.
4. Zedekiah taken, his sons slain, his eyes put out.
8. Nebuzaradan defaces the city, exiles the remnant, except a few poor laborers;
13. and carries away the treasures.
18. The nobles are slain at Riblah.
22. Gedaliah, who was over those who remained, being slain, the rest flee into Egypt.
27. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin in his court.














And the whole army
This phrase emphasizes the totality and unity of the Chaldean forces. The Chaldeans, synonymous with the Babylonians, were a dominant power in the ancient Near East. Historically, their military might was formidable, and their campaigns were often characterized by overwhelming force. The Hebrew word for "army" (חַיִל, chayil) can also denote strength or valor, underscoring the might of the Babylonian forces. This phrase sets the stage for the complete and devastating action that follows, highlighting the inevitability of Jerusalem's fall due to the sheer power arrayed against it.

of the Chaldeans
The Chaldeans were a Semitic people who rose to prominence in the late 7th century BC, eventually establishing the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Their mention here is significant as it marks the fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah, who foretold Babylon's role as an instrument of God's judgment against Judah. The Chaldeans were known for their advancements in astronomy and mathematics, but biblically, they are often remembered for their role in the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian Exile.

under the captain of the guard
The "captain of the guard" refers to a high-ranking Babylonian official, likely Nebuzaradan, who is mentioned later in the chapter. In Hebrew, the term used is רַב־טַבָּחִים (rav tabbachim), which can be translated as "chief executioner" or "chief of the bodyguard." This title indicates a position of significant authority and responsibility, tasked with carrying out the king's orders. The presence of such a high-ranking official underscores the importance of the mission and the seriousness with which the Babylonians approached the siege and destruction of Jerusalem.

broke down the walls
The act of breaking down the walls signifies the complete defeat and humiliation of Jerusalem. In ancient times, city walls were symbols of strength and protection. Their destruction not only left the city vulnerable but also represented the loss of national identity and divine favor. The Hebrew verb used here, נָתַץ (natats), conveys a sense of tearing down or demolishing, indicating thorough and intentional destruction. This action fulfilled the prophecies of judgment against Judah for their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God.

around Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David and the spiritual heart of Israel, was more than just a political capital; it was the center of Jewish worship and identity. The walls of Jerusalem had withstood previous sieges, but their fall to the Babylonians marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history. Theologically, this event is seen as a divine judgment, yet it also set the stage for future restoration and hope, as prophesied by Isaiah and others. The destruction of the walls around Jerusalem serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, but also as a prelude to eventual redemption and return.

(10) With the captain.--The preposition, though wanting in the common Hebrew text, is found in many MSS. and the old versions, as well as Jeremiah 52

Verse 10. - And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about. A complete demolition is not intended. When the exiles returned, and even in the time of Nehemiah 2:13, 15, much of the wall was still standing, and the circuit was easily traced. Probably the Babylonians did not do more than break one or two large breaches in the wall, as Joash had done (2 Kings 14:13) when he took Jerusalem in the reign of Amaziah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the whole
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

army
חֵ֣יל (ḥêl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

of the Chaldeans
כַּשְׂדִּ֔ים (kaś·dîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab

under
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the commander
רַב־ (raḇ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

of the guard
טַבָּחִֽים׃ (ṭab·bā·ḥîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cook

broke down
נָֽתְצוּ֙ (nā·ṯə·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5422: To pull down, break down

the walls
חוֹמֹ֥ת (ḥō·w·mōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 2346: A wall of protection

around
סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

Jerusalem.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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