Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (This was after King Jehoiachin and the queen mother, the court officials and the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the skilled workers and the artisans had gone into exile from Jerusalem.) New Living Translation This was after King Jehoiachin, the queen mother, the court officials, the other officials of Judah, and all the craftsmen and artisans had been deported from Jerusalem. English Standard Version This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had departed from Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible (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.) Berean Literal Bible (after the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the queen mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, from Jerusalem). King James Bible (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) New King James Version (This happened after Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) New American Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the high officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalworkers had departed from Jerusalem.) NASB 1995 (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) NASB 1977 (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) Legacy Standard Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had gone out from Jerusalem.) Amplified Bible (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes (court officials) of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.) Berean Annotated Bible (This was after King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin), the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace), the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had left Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had left Jerusalem. American Standard Version (after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem), English Revised Version (after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) GOD'S WORD® Translation (This was after King Jehoiakin and his mother, the court officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and metal workers left Jerusalem.) Good News Translation I wrote it after King Jehoiachin, his mother, the palace officials, the leaders of Judah and of Jerusalem, the engravers, and the skilled workers had been taken into exile. International Standard Version after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the palace officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths left Jerusalem. NET Bible He sent it after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the palace officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had been exiled from Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible (after that Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers, had departed from Jerusalem), Webster's Bible Translation (After Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, had departed from Jerusalem;) Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible(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.) World English Bible (after Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem), Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionafter the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the mistress, and the officers, heads of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsman, and the smith, from Jerusalem— Berean Literal Bible (after the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the queen mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, from Jerusalem). Young's Literal Translation After the going forth of Jeconiah the king, and the mistress, and the officers, heads of Judah and Jerusalem, and the artificer, and the smith, from Jerusalem -- Smith's Literal Translation (After the going forth of Jeconiah, the king and the mistress, and the eunuchs, the chiefs of Judah and Jerusalem, and the artificers, and the smiths, from Jerusalem;) Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAfter that Jechonias the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Juda, and of Jerusalem, and the craftsman, and the engravers were departed out of Jerusalem : Catholic Public Domain Version after king Jeconiah, with the queen, and the eunuchs, and the leaders of Judah and of Jerusalem, and the craftsmen and engravers, had departed from Jerusalem. New American Bible This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the court officials, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the artisans and smiths had left Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version This was after King Jeconiah, and the queen mother, the court officials, the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the artisans, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible(After Jeconiah the king and the queen and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen and the guard had departed from Jerusalem), Peshitta Holy Bible Translated After Yokania the King and the Queen and the Eunuchs and the Princes of Judea and of Jerusalem and the Craftsmen and the Guards went out from Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the officers, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem; Brenton Septuagint Translation (after the departure of Jechonias the king and the queen, and the eunuchs, and every freeman, and bondman, and artificer, out of Jerusalem;) Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles1This 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. 2(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.) 3The letter was entrusted to Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It stated:… Cross References This was after King Jeconiah, Jeremiah 22:24-30 “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. / In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. / I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die. … Ezekiel 17:12-14 “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. / He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. Ezekiel 1:1-3 In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. / On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— / the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. the queen mother, Jeremiah 13:18 Say to the king and to the queen mother: “Take a lowly seat, for your glorious crowns have fallen from your heads.” 2 Kings 24:12 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. 2 Chronicles 36:10 In 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. the court officials, 2 Kings 24:15-16 Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Jeremiah 52:27-30 There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land. / These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem; … 2 Kings 25:18-21 The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. / Of those still in the city, he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war, as well as five royal advisors. He also took the scribe of the captain of the army, who had enlisted the people of the land, and sixty men who were found in the city. / Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah. … the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 Kings 24:14 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. Jeremiah 39:9-10 Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. / But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. 2 Chronicles 36:20 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths Jeremiah 24:1 After 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. 2 Kings 25:11-12 Then 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. / But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. Lamentations 1:3 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. had been exiled from Jerusalem. 2 Kings 25:21 There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land. Treasury of Scripture (After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;) Jeconiah. Jeremiah 22:24-28 As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence; … Coniah. Jeremiah 27:20 Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem; Jeremiah 28:4 And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon. 2 Kings 24:12-16 And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign… Jehoiachin. 2 Kings 9:32 And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs. 2 Kings 20:18 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. Daniel 1:3 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; Jump to Previous Artificer Artisans Carpenters Court Craftsmen Departed Eunuchs Expert Forth Heads Jeconiah Jeconi'ah Jehoiachin Jerusalem Judah Leaders Mistress Mother Officers Officials Princes Queen Queen-Mother Rulers Servants Smith Smiths Unsexed WorkmenJump to Next Artificer Artisans Carpenters Court Craftsmen Departed Eunuchs Expert Forth Heads Jeconiah Jeconi'ah Jehoiachin Jerusalem Judah Leaders Mistress Mother Officers Officials Princes Queen Queen-Mother Rulers Servants Smith Smiths Unsexed WorkmenJeremiah 29 1. Jeremiah sends a letter to the captives in Babylon to be quiet there,8. and not to believe the dreams of their prophets; 10. and that they shall return with grace after seventy years. 15. He foretells the destruction of the rest for their disobedience. 20. He shows the fearful end of Ahab and Zedekiah, two false prophets. 24. Shemaiah writes a letter against Jeremiah. 30. Jeremiah foretells his doom. This was after King Jeconiah King Jeconiah, also known as Jehoiachin, was the king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken into Babylonian captivity. His reign marked a significant turning point in Judah's history, as it led to the first major deportation of the Jewish people. Jeconiah's exile fulfilled the prophecy given by Jeremiah and other prophets about the impending judgment on Judah due to their disobedience and idolatry (2 Kings 24:8-16). His captivity is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:11-12, showing the continuation of David's line despite the exile. the queen mother the court officials the officials of Judah and Jerusalem the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. King JeconiahAlso known as Jehoiachin, he was the king of Judah who was taken into Babylonian captivity. His reign was short-lived, lasting only three months before Nebuchadnezzar exiled him. 2. The Queen Mother Likely referring to Nehushta, Jeconiah's mother, who was also taken into exile. The queen mother often held significant influence in the royal court. 3. Court Officials These were the advisors and administrators who served the king. Their exile signifies the dismantling of Judah's political structure. 4. Leaders of Judah and Jerusalem This group included the elders and other prominent figures who were responsible for governance and leadership in the community. 5. Craftsmen and Metalsmiths Skilled workers who were valuable to the Babylonian empire for their expertise. Their exile indicates a strategic move by Babylon to weaken Judah's economy and infrastructure. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyThe exile was not merely a political event but part of God's sovereign plan. Recognizing God's control over historical events can bring comfort and assurance in times of personal uncertainty. The Role of Leadership The removal of Judah's leaders underscores the importance of godly leadership. In our communities and churches, we should pray for and support leaders who seek God's wisdom. Valuing Skills and Talents The mention of craftsmen and metalsmiths highlights the value of skills and talents. We should use our God-given abilities to serve others and glorify God, even in challenging circumstances. Hope in Exile Despite the dire situation, God had a plan for the exiles' future (Jeremiah 29:11). In our own "exiles" or difficult seasons, we can trust that God has a purpose and a plan for our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 29:2?2. How does Jeremiah 29:2 reflect God's sovereignty over Israel's exile situation? 3. What lessons can we learn from the exiles' obedience in Jeremiah 29:2? 4. How does Jeremiah 29:2 connect to God's promises in Jeremiah 29:11? 5. How can we trust God's plan during difficult times, as in Jeremiah 29:2? 6. What role does leadership play in God's plans, according to Jeremiah 29:2? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 29:2 and its message to the exiles in Babylon? 8. How does Jeremiah 29:2 fit into the broader narrative of the Book of Jeremiah? 9. What theological implications does Jeremiah 29:2 have for understanding God's plans for His people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 29? 11. In Jeremiah 28:1-4, how can Hananiah's prophecy of a short Babylonian captivity be trusted given the historical evidence of a much longer exile? 12. How can Jeremiah 21:2 claim the Lord would not rescue Jerusalem when other passages promise divine protection for the city? 13. Why does the message in Jeremiah 6:26-30 emphasize complete destruction when other prophetic texts suggest partial judgment, possibly indicating an inconsistency in prophetic outlooks? 14. What do the two baskets of figs symbolize? What Does Jeremiah 29:2 Mean This was afterJeremiah sets a clear time marker. The letter of chapter 29 is written after a specific deportation has already taken place (see Jeremiah 24:1; 27:20; 2 Kings 24:10–12). By grounding the prophecy in real history, the text reminds us that God’s word intersects actual events, not abstract ideas. The audience knew exactly which exile Jeremiah meant, and so should we. King Jeconiah Jeconiah (also called Jehoiachin) reigned only three months before surrendering to Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:8–12; 2 Chronicles 36:9–10). His removal fulfilled earlier warnings that disobedient kings would be cast down (Jeremiah 22:24–30). The verse confirms that God’s judgment fell precisely as foretold, reinforcing trust in the literal reliability of prophecy. the queen mother The queen mother, likely Nehushta (2 Kings 24:8), wielded significant influence. Her exile underscores that no rank or relationship shields anyone from divine discipline (Jeremiah 13:18; 22:26). God’s justice is impartial, a sobering truth for every generation. the court officials These royal advisers had promoted false security and resisted Jeremiah’s call to repent (Jeremiah 26:10–11; 38:1–4). Their banishment illustrates Proverbs 13:20: “the companion of fools suffers harm.” Leadership carries weighty responsibility; when leaders rebel, nations suffer. the officials of Judah and Jerusalem Civil administrators—governors, elders, and civic leaders—were also taken (Jeremiah 52:28). Their removal dismantled local governance, demonstrating that sin shatters social order (Isaiah 3:1–3). God was not merely punishing individuals but pruning a corrupt system. the craftsmen Skilled artisans—builders, carpenters, artists—were deported (2 Kings 24:14). Babylon valued their abilities, but Jerusalem lost vital talent. Disobedience drains a community of its gifted people, echoing Deuteronomy 28:33. Obeying God preserves blessings that sin forfeits. and the metalsmiths Smiths forged weapons (1 Samuel 13:19–22). Removing them ensured Judah could not mount effective rebellion (Jeremiah 24:1). The Lord controls even the strategic details of history, fulfilling Isaiah 54:16, “I have created the smith who blows the coals in the fire.” had been exiled from Jerusalem The exile was not random but a covenant consequence (Leviticus 26:33; Deuteronomy 28:36). God remained faithful to His word—both in judgment and in the promises that would follow (Jeremiah 29:10–14). Even in displacement, He was guiding His people toward eventual restoration. summary Jeremiah 29:2 anchors the prophet’s letter in a real, painful moment—the first major wave of exile under King Jeconiah. Every group named, from royalty to artisans, shows that sin’s fallout spares no one. Yet this precise historical note also assures us that the God who carried His people out will, in His perfect timing, carry them home. His word proves true in every detail, calling us to trust, obey, and await His promised restoration. (2) The queen.--This was probably the queen-mother, Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan (2Kings 24:8). The name probably indicates a connection with the Elnathan the son of Achbor, of Jeremiah 26:22, but we cannot assert with any confidence the identity of the one with the other.The carpenters, and the smiths.--See Note on Jeremiah 24:1. Among the exiles thus referred to as "princes" we have to think of Daniel, and those who are best known to us by their Babylonian names as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (Daniel 1:6-7). The conduct, we may well believe, was in accordance with Jeremiah's teaching. Verse 2. - The queen; rather, the queen, mother (see on Jeremiah 13:18) The eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem. A marginal gloss appears to have intruded itself into the text, for there is no other passage in which the "eunuchs," or (as the word may equally well be rendered, with the margin), "chamberlains," are called "princes of Judah."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew (This was afterאַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part King הַ֠מֶּלֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Jeconiah, יְכָנְיָֽה־ (yə·ḵā·nə·yāh-) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3204: Jeconiah the queen mother, וְהַגְּבִירָ֨ה (wə·hag·gə·ḇî·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1377: Lady, queen the court officials, וְהַסָּרִיסִ֜ים (wə·has·sā·rî·sîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5631: A eunuch, valet, a minister of state the officials שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Judah יְהוּדָ֧ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem, וִירוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the craftsmen, וְהֶחָרָ֥שׁ (wə·he·ḥā·rāš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material and the metalsmiths וְהַמַּסְגֵּ֖ר (wə·ham·mas·gêr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4525: A fastener, a smith, a prison had been exiled צֵ֣את (ṣêṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from Jerusalem.) מִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (mî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Jeremiah 29:2 NIVJeremiah 29:2 NLT Jeremiah 29:2 ESV Jeremiah 29:2 NASB Jeremiah 29:2 KJV Jeremiah 29:2 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 29:2 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 29:2 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 29:2 French Bible Jeremiah 29:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 29:2 After that Jeconiah the king and (Jer.) |
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