Jeremiah 39:13
Jeremiah 39:13 in Multiple Translations
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes;
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushazban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
So Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, sent Nebushazban, the Rab-saris, and Nergal-shar-ezer, the Rabmag, and all the chief captains of the king of Babylon,
So Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the army captains of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzar-adan the chiefe steward sent, and Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Neregal, Sharezar, Rab-mag, and all the King of Babels princes:
And Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners sendeth, and Nebushazban, chief of the eunuchs, and Nergal-Sharezer, chief of the Mages, and all the chiefs of the king of Babylon;
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes;
Therefore Nabuzardan the general sent, and Nabusezban, and Rabsares, and Neregel, and Sereser, and Rebmag, and all the nobles of the king of Babylon,
So he and Nebushazban, who was one of their chief officers, and Nergal-Sharezer the king’s advisor, and other officers of the King of Babylon
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Jeremiah 39:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֞ח
נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן
רַב
טַבָּחִ֗ים
וּ/נְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּ
רַב
סָרִ֔יס
וְ/נֵרְגַ֥ל
שַׂר
אֶ֖צֶר
רַב
מָ֑ג
וְ/כֹ֖ל
רַבֵּ֥י
מֶֽלֶךְ
בָּבֶֽל
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֞ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן
Nᵉbûwzarʼădân
H5018
Nebuzaradan
N-proper
רַב
rab
H7227
many
N-ms
טַבָּחִ֗ים
ṭabbâch
H2876
guard
N-mp
וּ/נְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּ
Nᵉbûwshazbân
H5021
Nebushazban
Conj | N-proper
רַב
Rab-Çârîyç
H7249
Rab-saris
N-ms
סָרִ֔יס
Rab-Çârîyç
H7249
Rab-saris
N-ms
וְ/נֵרְגַ֥ל
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
Nergal-sar-ezer
Conj | N-proper
שַׂר
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
Nergal-sar-ezer
N-proper
אֶ֖צֶר
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
Nergal-sar-ezer
N-proper
רַב
Rab-Mâg
H7248
Rab-mag
N-ms
מָ֑ג
Rab-Mâg
H7248
Rab-mag
N-ms
וְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
רַבֵּ֥י
rab
H7227
many
N-mp
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בָּבֶֽל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 39:13
וַ/יִּשְׁלַ֞ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן
Nᵉbûwzarʼădân
H5018
"Nebuzaradan"
N-proper
Nebuzaradan was a Babylonian general who served under King Nebuchadnezzar. He is mentioned in the Bible as the leader of the army that captured Jerusalem.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.8 § Nebuzaradan = "Nebo has given seed" a general of Nebuchadnezzar's army at the capture of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Nebuzaradan. See also: 2 Kings 25:8; Jeremiah 40:1; Jeremiah 39:9.
רַב
rab
H7227
"many"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
טַבָּחִ֗ים
ṭabbâch
H2876
"guard"
N-mp
This Hebrew word originally meant a butcher, but came to describe a lifeguardsman or executioner, and even a cook who slaughtered animals for food. It is used to describe various roles in the Bible, including a bodyguard or cook. The word has an Aramaic equivalent.
Definition: 1) executioner, cook, bodyguard, guardsman 1a) cook (who also killed the animal for food) 1b) guardsmen, bodyguard Aramaic equivalent: tab.bach (טַבָּח "guardsman" H2877)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: cook, guard. See also: Genesis 37:36; Jeremiah 39:10; Jeremiah 39:9.
וּ/נְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּ
Nᵉbûwshazbân
H5021
"Nebushazban"
Conj | N-proper
Nebushazban was a chief eunuch of King Nebuchadnezzar, and is mentioned in Jeremiah 39:13 as one of the officers present at the capture of Jerusalem. His name means Nebo delivers me, and he played a significant role in the Babylonian conquest.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.39.13 § Nebushasban = "Nebo delivers me" one of the officers of Nebuchadnezzar at the capture of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Nebushazban. See also: Jeremiah 39:13.
רַב
Rab-Çârîyç
H7249
"Rab-saris"
N-ms
Rab-Saris was a chief eunuch and high-ranking official in Babylon, mentioned in Jeremiah. He played a key role in the Babylonian government.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3 1) chief eunuch 2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Rab-saris. See also: 2 Kings 18:17; Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
סָרִ֔יס
Rab-Çârîyç
H7249
"Rab-saris"
N-ms
Rab-Saris was a chief eunuch and high-ranking official in Babylon, mentioned in Jeremiah. He played a key role in the Babylonian government.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3 1) chief eunuch 2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Rab-saris. See also: 2 Kings 18:17; Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
וְ/נֵרְגַ֥ל
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
"Nergal-sar-ezer"
Conj | N-proper
Nergal-Sharetser was a Babylonian official and prince of fire, serving under Nebuchadnezzar, mentioned in Jeremiah 39:3.
Definition: A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b § Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire" chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nergal-sharezer. See also: Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
שַׂר
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
"Nergal-sar-ezer"
N-proper
Nergal-Sharetser was a Babylonian official and prince of fire, serving under Nebuchadnezzar, mentioned in Jeremiah 39:3.
Definition: A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b § Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire" chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nergal-sharezer. See also: Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
אֶ֖צֶר
Nêrᵉgal Sharʼetser
H5371
"Nergal-sar-ezer"
N-proper
Nergal-Sharetser was a Babylonian official and prince of fire, serving under Nebuchadnezzar, mentioned in Jeremiah 39:3.
Definition: A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b § Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire" chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Nergal-sharezer. See also: Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
רַב
Rab-Mâg
H7248
"Rab-mag"
N-ms
Rab-Mag was a high-ranking Babylonian official, possibly a magician or soothsayer. He's mentioned in the book of Jeremiah during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3 1) soothsayer, magician, chief soothsayer 2) Rab-mag, chief soothsayer, or chief of princes, an official of Babylonia
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rab-mag. See also: Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
מָ֑ג
Rab-Mâg
H7248
"Rab-mag"
N-ms
Rab-Mag was a high-ranking Babylonian official, possibly a magician or soothsayer. He's mentioned in the book of Jeremiah during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3 1) soothsayer, magician, chief soothsayer 2) Rab-mag, chief soothsayer, or chief of princes, an official of Babylonia
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Rab-mag. See also: Jeremiah 39:3; Jeremiah 39:13.
וְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
רַבֵּ֥י
rab
H7227
"many"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בָּבֶֽל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
N-proper
Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.
Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 39:13
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- Jeremiah 39:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:13
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:13
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 39:13
Context — Jeremiah Delivered
11Now 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
14had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people. 15And while Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD had come to him:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 39:3 | Then all the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-sarsekim the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 39:9 | 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. |
Jeremiah 39:13 Summary
Jeremiah 39:13 tells us about the officials who were in charge of carrying out the king's orders, including taking care of Jeremiah. These officials, like Nebuzaradan, were important because they helped keep Jeremiah safe, just like God promised in Jeremiah 1:19. This shows us that God is in control of everything, even the people who might seem like they are against us, as seen in Romans 8:28. We can trust that God will take care of us, just like He took care of Jeremiah, and that He can use anyone to help us, as seen in Isaiah 45:1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the officials mentioned in Jeremiah 39:13?
The officials mentioned were Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon, who were following the orders given by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as stated in Jeremiah 39:11-12.
What were the roles of these officials in the Babylonian army?
The roles of these officials are not fully detailed in Jeremiah 39:13, but based on their titles, Nebuzaradan was in charge of the guard, Nebushazban held a high rank as Rabsaris, and Nergal-sharezer was a high-ranking official as Rabmag, similar to how officials are described in other parts of the Bible, such as in Daniel 1:3-4 and Ezra 7:12-14.
Why are these officials important to the story of Jeremiah?
These officials were important because they were responsible for carrying out the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar, including the care of Jeremiah as instructed in Jeremiah 39:11-12, which shows God's protection over Jeremiah as promised in Jeremiah 1:19.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Jeremiah?
This verse is part of the story of Jeremiah's release from prison and his subsequent care by the Babylonian officials, which ultimately fulfills the prophecy that God would protect Jeremiah as seen in Jeremiah 1:8 and Jeremiah 15:20-21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of these specific officials reveal about God's sovereignty over even the smallest details of our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 39:13 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- How can we apply the principle of obedience to authority, as seen in the actions of Nebuzaradan and the other officials, to our own lives, considering Romans 13:1-7 and Hebrews 13:17?
- What does the fact that God used pagan officials to care for Jeremiah say about God's ability to work through anyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, as seen in Isaiah 45:1-7 and Daniel 4:1-37?
- How can we trust in God's protection and care for us, just as Jeremiah did, when we are faced with difficult circumstances, considering Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2-3?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:13
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard sent,.... When he was come to Jerusalem, one of the first things he did was, he sent a messenger or messengers to the court of the prison where Jeremiah was, to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:13
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; Nebuzar-adan ... sent. He was then at Ramah (Jeremiah 40:1).
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:13
Jeremiah 39:13 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon’ s princes;Ver. 13. So Nebuzaradan, &c.] These, who before were so active in destroying the city, are now no less active in honouring the good prophet. All things work together for good to the godly: their greatest enemies shall one day do them honour.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:13
(13) Nebushasban.—The name, which occurs in the Annals cf Assur-banipal (Records of the Past, i. 64), is possibly another form of the Nebo-sarsechim of Jer 39:3. Rab-saris ( = chief eunuch, or chamberlain) is, as before, his title. Ashpenaz appears as holding the same position, possibly, as Nebushasban’s predecessor, in Daniel 1:3.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:13
13. For the names see on Jeremiah 39:3.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 39:13
Nebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jeremiah 39:3.