Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Take him and look after him; don’t harm him but do for him whatever he asks.” New Living Translation “See that he isn’t hurt,” he said. “Look after him well, and give him anything he wants.” English Standard Version “Take him, look after him well, and do him no harm, but deal with him as he tells you.” Berean Standard Bible “Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” Berean Literal Bible “Take him and look after him, and you will not do to him anything evil. But instead, as he speaks to you, so do to him. King James Bible Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee. New King James Version “Take him and look after him, and do him no harm; but do to him just as he says to you.” New American Standard Bible “Take him and look after him, and do not do anything harmful to him, but rather deal with him just as he tells you.” NASB 1995 “Take him and look after him, and do nothing harmful to him, but rather deal with him just as he tells you.” NASB 1977 “Take him and look after him, and do nothing harmful to him; but rather deal with him just as he tells you.” Legacy Standard Bible “Take him and set your eyes to look after him and do nothing harmful to him, but rather deal with him just as he speaks to you.” Amplified Bible “Take him and look after him; do nothing to harm him, but rather deal with him just as he asks of you.” Berean Annotated Bible “Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” Christian Standard Bible “Take him and look after him. Don’t do him any harm, but do for him whatever he says.” Holman Christian Standard Bible “Take him, look after him, and don’t let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” American Standard Version Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee. Contemporary English Version "Find Jeremiah and keep him safe. Take good care of him and do whatever he asks." English Revised Version Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Take him, and look after him. Don't harm him in any way, but do for him whatever he asks." Good News Translation "Go and find Jeremiah and take good care of him. Do not harm him, but do for him whatever he wants." International Standard Version "Take him, look after him, and don't do anything to harm him. Rather, do for him whatever he tells you." NET Bible "Find Jeremiah and look out for him. Do not do anything to harm him, but do with him whatever he tells you." New Heart English Bible "Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall tell you." Webster's Bible Translation Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall say to thee. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” World English Bible “Take him and take care of him. Do him no harm; but do to him even as he tells you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Take him, and place your eyes on him, and do no evil thing to him, but as he speaks to you, so do with him.” Berean Literal Bible “Take him and look after him, and you will not do to him anything evil. But instead, as he speaks to you, so do to him. Young's Literal Translation 'Take him, and place thine eyes upon him, and do no evil thing to him, but as he speaketh unto thee, so do with him.' Smith's Literal Translation Take him and set thine eyes upon him, and thou shalt do to him nothing evil; but as he shall speak to thee thus do to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTake him, and set thy eyes upon him, and do him no harm: but as he hath a mind, so do with him. Catholic Public Domain Version “Take him, and set your eyes on him, and you shall do no harm to him at all. But as he is willing, so shall you do with him.” New American Bible “Take him and look after him; do not let anything happen to him. Whatever he may ask, you must do for him.” New Revised Standard Version “Take him, look after him well and do him no harm, but deal with him as he may ask you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake Jeremiah and treat him well and do him no harm; but do to him anything that he shall say to you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Take Jeremiah and let your eyes be upon him and do no harm to him, and everything that he says to you, do it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Delivered11Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, saying, 12“Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.” 13So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon… Cross References “Take him, Acts 23:23-24 Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night. / Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” Jeremiah 38:10 So the king commanded Ebed-melech the Cushite, “Take thirty men from here with you and pull Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.” Genesis 45:19-20 You are also directed to tell them: ‘Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your young children and your wives, and bring your father and come back. / But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’” look after him, Luke 10:34-35 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ 2 Kings 4:10 Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” 1 Kings 18:4 for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) and do not let any harm come to him; Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Daniel 6:22 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” Psalm 91:10-11 no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. / For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. do for him whatever he says.” Genesis 41:55 When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Joshua 1:16-17 So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. / Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses. Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 15:20-21 Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD. / I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.” Jeremiah 38:7-13 Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, a court official in the royal palace, heard that Jeremiah had been put into the cistern. While the king was sitting at the Gate of Benjamin, / Ebed-melech went out from the king’s palace and said to the king, / “My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. They have dropped him into the cistern, where he will starve to death, for there is no more bread in the city.” … Jeremiah 40:2-4 The captain of the guard found Jeremiah and said to him, “The LORD your God decreed this disaster on this place, / and now the LORD has fulfilled it; He has done just as He said. Because you people have sinned against the LORD and have not obeyed His voice, this thing has happened to you. / But now, behold, I am freeing you today from the chains that were on your wrists. If it pleases you to come with me to Babylon, then come, and I will take care of you. But if it seems wrong to you to come with me to Babylon, go no farther. Look, the whole land is before you. Wherever it seems good and right to you, go there.” Treasury of Scripture Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall say to you. look well to him. Jeremiah 24:6 For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up. Jeremiah 40:4 And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go. Proverbs 23:5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. do him. Psalm 105:14,15 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; … Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Jump to Previous Deal Evil Eye Eyes Harm Harmful Rather Speaketh Tells WhateverJump to Next Deal Evil Eye Eyes Harm Harmful Rather Speaketh Tells WhateverJeremiah 39 1. Jerusalem is taken.4. Zedekiah is made blind and sent to Babylon. 8. The city laid in ruins, 9. and the people captivated. 11. Nebuchadrezzar's charge for the good usage of Jeremiah. 15. God's promise to Ebed Melech. Take him This phrase indicates a command given by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, concerning Jeremiah. It reflects the king's recognition of Jeremiah's prophetic role and possibly his respect for Jeremiah's God. Historically, it shows the influence Jeremiah had, even among foreign leaders. This command is significant as it demonstrates God's protection over His prophet, fulfilling earlier promises of deliverance (Jeremiah 1:8). Look after him And do not let any harm come to him Do for him whatever he says Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet of God who warned Judah of impending judgment and was often persecuted for his messages. 2. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon who conquered Jerusalem and issued the command to protect Jeremiah. 3. Nebuzaradan The captain of the guard under Nebuchadnezzar, tasked with ensuring Jeremiah's safety. 4. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and Jerusalem, fulfilling Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment. 5. Jerusalem The city under siege and eventual conquest by Babylon, marking a pivotal moment in Judah's history. Teaching Points Divine ProtectionGod's protection is evident in Jeremiah's life, reminding us that He is sovereign over all circumstances. Faithfulness in Adversity Jeremiah's steadfastness in delivering God's message, despite opposition, encourages us to remain faithful in our own trials. God's Sovereignty The command from Nebuchadnezzar to protect Jeremiah demonstrates God's control over nations and leaders. Favor in Unlikely Places Just as Jeremiah found favor in Babylon, we can trust God to provide for us in unexpected ways and places. Obedience to God's Call Jeremiah's life exemplifies the importance of obedience to God's call, regardless of the challenges we face. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 39:12?2. How does Jeremiah 39:12 demonstrate God's protection over His faithful servants? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Jeremiah 39:12? 4. How does Jeremiah 39:12 connect with Romans 8:28 regarding God's plans? 5. In what ways can we trust God amidst trials, as seen in Jeremiah 39:12? 6. How can we apply the obedience of Jeremiah to our daily lives? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 39:12 in the fall of Jerusalem? 8. How does Jeremiah 39:12 reflect God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 9. What role does Jeremiah play in the events of Jeremiah 39:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 39? 11. In Matthew 27:9, the prophecy is attributed to Jeremiah, but it seems to quote Zechariah; is this a textual error? 12. Jeremiah 39:11-14: Why would Nebuchadnezzar personally care about Jeremiah, and does this detail align with known Babylonian policies toward conquered prophets or officials? 13. Jeremiah 12:15 promises restoration after judgment; is there concrete historical proof of this restoration taking place? 14. Jeremiah 50:39 mentions desert creatures taking over Babylon's ruins; what scientific or historical data supports such an extreme transformation of the land? What Does Jeremiah 39:12 Mean Take himJeremiah 39:12 begins, “Take him.” While Jerusalem collapses around them, the Babylonian king tells Nebuzaradan to single out one man—Jeremiah. • God had promised, “I am with you and will rescue you” (Jeremiah 1:8, 19), and this imperial order is the tangible proof. • Lot is plucked from Sodom by angels (Genesis 19:16); Paul is whisked away from a murderous plot by Roman troops (Acts 23:16-24). The Lord consistently pinpoints His own, even through unlikely agents. • Psalm 34:15 reminds us that “the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous.” No crisis, crowd, or conqueror can block His focus. Look after him Next comes, “look after him.” The empire that destroyed the city is commanded to care for the prophet the city had rejected. • Nebuzaradan will soon grant Jeremiah liberty and rations (Jeremiah 40:2-4), echoing how God gave Joseph favor in Egypt (Genesis 39:21). • “When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7). Babylon becomes protector where Judah had been persecutor (cf. Jeremiah 38:6-13). • God flips the script, turning hostility into hospitality to showcase His providence. Do not let any harm come to him “And do not let any harm come to him” places a hedge around Jeremiah. • Psalm 91:11 promises angelic guardians; here, they wear Babylonian armor. • God had said, “I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked” (Jeremiah 15:21). The verse records the moment that pledge crystallizes. • Daniel is preserved in a den of lions (Daniel 6:22); Peter walks out of a Roman prison untouched (Acts 12:6-11). The pattern is clear: God shields those who carry His word. Do for him whatever he says Finally, “do for him whatever he says.” The prisoner is given authority over his captors. • The same Babylon later “spoke kindly” to captive king Jehoiachin and supplied his needs (2 Kings 25:27-30). • Joseph’s family enjoyed “the best of the land” because Pharaoh trusted Joseph (Genesis 45:16-20). • Daniel’s dietary request was granted by a Babylonian official (Daniel 1:8-14). When God’s servant walks in integrity, He moves even pagan rulers to honor that servant’s wishes (Philippians 4:19). summary Jeremiah 39:12 is a four-fold testimony of divine faithfulness: God singles out His servant, provides daily care, surrounds him with protection, and grants him favor that overrides earthly power structures. In every season—even one of judgment—He remains able to marshal any resource or ruler to keep His promises to those who trust and obey Him. Hebrew “Take him,קָחֶ֗נּוּ (qā·ḥen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take look after וְעֵינֶ֙יךָ֙ (wə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain him, עָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and do not וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not let any מְא֣וּמָה (mə·’ū·māh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3972: A speck, point, nothing harm רָּ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil come to him; תַּ֥עַשׂ (ta·‘aś) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make do עֲשֵׂ֥ה (‘ă·śêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for עִמּֽוֹ׃ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with him whatever כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he says.” יְדַבֵּ֣ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Jeremiah 39:12 NIVJeremiah 39:12 NLT Jeremiah 39:12 ESV Jeremiah 39:12 NASB Jeremiah 39:12 KJV Jeremiah 39:12 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 39:12 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 39:12 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 39:12 French Bible Jeremiah 39:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 39:12 Take him and look well to him (Jer.) |
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