Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army and all the kingdoms and peoples in the empire he ruled were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding towns, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: New Living Translation King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came with all the armies from the kingdoms he ruled, and he fought against Jerusalem and the towns of Judah. At that time this message came to Jeremiah from the LORD: English Standard Version The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth under his dominion and all the peoples were fighting against Jerusalem and all of its cities: Berean Standard Bible This 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. Berean Literal Bible The word that came to Jeremiah from YHWH when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth under the dominion of his hand, and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying: King James Bible The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying, New King James Version The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth under his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem and all its cities, saying, New American Standard Bible The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his control and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and all its cities, saying, NASB 1995 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, NASB 1977 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, Legacy Standard Bible The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his military force, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying, Amplified Bible The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and all his army, with all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his sovereignty and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all of its cities: Berean Annotated Bible This is the word that came to Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) from the LORD {YHWH} when Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown) king of Babylon (confusion by mixing), all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem (city of peace) and all its surrounding cities. Christian Standard Bible This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, his whole army, all the kingdoms of the lands under his control, and all other peoples were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities: Holman Christian Standard Bible This 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 other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities: American Standard Version The word which came unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: Contemporary English Version King Nebuchadnezzar had a large army made up of people from every kingdom in his empire. He and his army were attacking Jerusalem and all the nearby towns, when the LORD told me English Revised Version The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to Jeremiah when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, his entire army, and all the kingdoms and people that he ruled were attacking Jerusalem and all its cities. He said, Good News Translation The LORD spoke to me when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia and his army, supported by troops from all the nations and races that were subject to him, were attacking Jerusalem and its nearby towns. International Standard Version This is the message that came to Jeremiah from the LORD while king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his authority, along with all the people were fighting against Jerusalem and all its towns: NET Bible The LORD spoke to Jeremiah while King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon was attacking Jerusalem and the towns around it with a large army. This army consisted of troops from his own army and from the kingdoms and peoples of the lands under his dominion. New Heart English Bible The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of it, saying: Webster's Bible Translation The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people fought against Jerusalem, and against all its cities, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis 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. World English Bible The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, with all his army, all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion, and all the peoples, were fighting against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe word that has been to Jeremiah from YHWH—and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his force, and all kingdoms of the land of the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples are fighting against Jerusalem, and against all its cities—saying: Berean Literal Bible The word that came to Jeremiah from YHWH when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth under the dominion of his hand, and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all its cities, saying: Young's Literal Translation The word that hath been unto Jeremiah from Jehovah -- and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his force, and all kingdoms of the land of the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples are fighting against Jerusalem, and against all its cities -- saying: Smith's Literal Translation The word that was to Jeremiah from Jehovah and Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel, and all his strength, and all the kingdoms of the earth, the dominion of his hand, and all the peoples warring against Jerusalem, and against all its cities, saying. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe word that came to Jeremias from the Lord, (when Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth, that were under the power of his hand, and all the people fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities thereof,) saying: Catholic Public Domain Version The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, when Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, and his entire army, and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under the authority of his hand, and all the people were making war against Jerusalem and against all of its cities, saying: New American Bible The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD while Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and all his army and all the earth’s kingdoms under his rule, and all the peoples were attacking Jerusalem and all her cities: New Revised Standard Version The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth and all the peoples under his dominion were fighting against Jerusalem and all its cities: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and all his army and all the kingdoms of the earth that were under his dominion and all the peoples who were fighting against Jerusalem and against all of its cities, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The word that came on Jeremiah from before LORD JEHOVAH, and Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of Earth, the authority of his hand, and all the nations fighting against Jerusalem and against all her cities: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the land of his dominion, and all the peoples, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation The word that came to Jeremias from the Lord (now Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the country of his dominion, were warring against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Juda,) saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Zedekiah1This 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. 2The 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.… Cross References This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD Jeremiah 7:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 25:1 This 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. when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, 2 Kings 24:1 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. 2 Chronicles 36:6 Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. Daniel 1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. all his army, 2 Kings 25:1 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 entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Jeremiah 39:1 In 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. Jeremiah 52:4 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 entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. all the earthly kingdoms under his control, Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. Daniel 2:37-38 You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. / Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. and all the other nations Jeremiah 27:7 All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. were fighting against Jerusalem Jeremiah 32:2-3 At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. / For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it. Jeremiah 21:4-5 this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will turn against you the weapons of war in your hands, with which you are fighting the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who besiege you outside the wall, and I will assemble their forces in the center of this city. / And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. and all its surrounding cities. Jeremiah 1:15 For I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north,” declares the LORD. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack all her surrounding walls and all the other cities of Judah. Treasury of Scripture The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying, A. when. Jeremiah 34:7 When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah. Jeremiah 32:2 For then the king of Babylon's army besieged Jerusalem: and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the king of Judah's house. Jeremiah 39:1-3 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it… all the kingdoms. Jeremiah 1:15 For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah. Jeremiah 27:5-7 I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me… Daniel 2:37,38 Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory… of his dominion. Jump to Previous Army Babylon Cities Dominion Earth Fighting Fought Jeremiah Jerusalem Kingdoms Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Peoples Thereof WordJump to Next Army Babylon Cities Dominion Earth Fighting Fought Jeremiah Jerusalem Kingdoms Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Peoples Thereof WordJeremiah 34 1. Jeremiah prophesies the captivity of Zedekiah and the city.8. The princes and the people having dismissed their bond-servants, 11. contrary to the covenant of God, re-assume them. 12. Jeremiah gives them and Zedekiah into the hands of their enemies. This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD Jeremiah, a major prophet in the Old Testament, often received direct communication from God. This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the message, underscoring the authority and authenticity of the prophecy. The phrase "word of the LORD" is a common biblical expression indicating a revelation from God, which is a central theme in the prophetic books. Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to convey God's messages to the people of Judah, often calling them to repentance and warning of impending judgment. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution and rejection. 2. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgments through His prophets. 3. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon, a powerful ruler used by God as an instrument of judgment against Judah for their disobedience. 4. Babylon A dominant empire during this period, known for its military strength and conquests, including the siege of Jerusalem. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant as the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship and identity. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of nations and rulers. Even powerful empires like Babylon serve His purposes. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Jeremiah are vital in communicating God's messages, even when they are difficult or unpopular. Consequences of Disobedience Judah's situation serves as a warning about the serious consequences of turning away from God. Faithfulness in Adversity Jeremiah's example encourages believers to remain faithful to God's calling, regardless of opposition or hardship. God's Justice and Mercy While God enacts justice, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration, as seen throughout Jeremiah's prophecies. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 34:1?2. How does Jeremiah 34:1 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the events in Jeremiah 34:1? 4. How does Jeremiah 34:1 connect with God's covenant promises to Israel? 5. In what ways should we respond to God's warnings as seen in Jeremiah 34:1? 6. How can Jeremiah 34:1 inspire us to trust God's plan during difficult times? 7. How does Jeremiah 34:1 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and rulers? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 34:1? 9. Why did God allow Babylon to besiege Jerusalem according to Jeremiah 34:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 34? 11. Why doesn't Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah's religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation? 12. Jeremiah 34:7 - Where is the archeological evidence that Nebuchadnezzar besieged both Jerusalem and Lachish simultaneously as stated? 13. 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? 14. (2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries? What Does Jeremiah 34:1 Mean This is the word that came to Jeremiah• Jeremiah isn’t sharing personal opinion; he is passing along a direct, fresh message from God. Just as the prophet first received his call “in the days of Josiah” (Jeremiah 1:2-4), so here, many years later, the flow of revelation continues. • The verse reminds us that God speaks in real moments of history, anchoring His truth to specific events (compare Jeremiah 7:1; Hebrews 1:1). from the LORD • The source matters. Because the word is “from the LORD,” it carries absolute authority and cannot fail (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21). • Jeremiah’s hearers may question the prophet, but they cannot successfully resist the Lord Himself (Isaiah 1:10). when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon • We are dropped into a precise historical setting: the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, the same monarch who besieged Judah in 597 BC and again in 588 BC (2 Kings 25:1; Daniel 1:1). • God had already named this king as His chosen instrument of judgment (Jeremiah 25:9). That sovereignty undergirds the whole chapter. all his army • Babylon came with overwhelming force—chariots, infantry, siege works (Jeremiah 52:4). • The Babylonians’ speed and ferocity match Habakkuk’s description of the Chaldeans who “fly like an eagle” upon their prey (Habakkuk 1:6-8). all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations • Nebuchadnezzar’s coalition shows how God can marshal even pagan powers to fulfill His purposes (Daniel 2:37-38; Jeremiah 27:6-7). • Smaller vassal states joined the campaign, proving that human alliances are no match for divine decree (Habakkuk 1:10). were fighting against Jerusalem • This is the climactic siege. Earlier warnings (Jeremiah 21:2; 32:2) have now become deadly reality. • The city that once housed God’s temple is under disciplined assault because it refused repeated calls to repent (Lamentations 1:1). and all its surrounding cities • The outlying towns—Lachish, Azekah, and others (Jeremiah 34:7)—suffered with the capital, showing that sin’s fallout is never isolated (Jeremiah 19:15). • Jeremiah had prophesied that “this whole land” would become a ruin and a horror (Jeremiah 25:9), and that prophecy is unfolding detail by detail. summary Jeremiah 34:1 sets the stage for a solemn message by rooting it in a moment of national crisis: Babylon’s vast coalition is besieging Jerusalem and every nearby town. God’s word comes to Jeremiah right then, underscoring that divine revelation speaks into real history, exposes stubborn sin, and confirms that the Lord reigns over kings and armies alike. The verse reminds us that when God speaks, His purposes stand, and every human power—no matter how imposing—ultimately serves His sovereign plan. XXXIV.(1) When Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon . . .--The prophecy that follows is probably a fuller statement of that in Jeremiah 32:3-4, and delivered shortly before it, being referred to there as the cause of his imprisonment. In the form of the name Nebuchadnezzar (n instead of r, as in Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 25:1), we may probably trace the hand of a later transcriber. The same hand is, perhaps, traceable in the accumulation of substantives after the manner of Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:19. . . . Verse 1. - All the kingdoms of the earth; etc.; rather, of the land. The accumulation of phrases is to convey the composite character of the Chaldean army. And against all the cities thereof; i.e. the fortified cities which still held out - against Lachish and Azekah, if no more (per. 7).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This is the wordהַדָּבָ֛ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that came הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites from the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when Nebuchadnezzar וּנְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֣ר (ū·nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5019: Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֣ל ׀ (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his army, חֵיל֡וֹ (ḥê·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earthly אֶרֶץ֩ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land kingdoms מַמְלְכ֣וֹת (mam·lə·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign under his control, מֶמְשֶׁ֨לֶת (mem·še·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4475: Rule, a realm, a ruler and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the other nations הָעַמִּ֗ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were fighting נִלְחָמִ֧ים (nil·ḥā·mîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every its surrounding cities: עָרֶ֖יהָ (‘ā·re·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Jeremiah 34:1 NIVJeremiah 34:1 NLT Jeremiah 34:1 ESV Jeremiah 34:1 NASB Jeremiah 34:1 KJV Jeremiah 34:1 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 34:1 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 34:1 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 34:1 French Bible Jeremiah 34:1 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 34:1 The word which came to Jeremiah (Jer.) |
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