JERUSALEM TAKEN. ZEDEKIAH'S FATE. JEREMIAH CARED FOR. EBED-MELECH ASSURED. (Jer. 39:1-18) ninth year . . . tenth month--and on the tenth day of it (Jer 52:4; Kg2 25:1-4). From Jer 39:2, "eleventh year . . . fourth mon…
1En el noveno año de Sedequías rey de Judá, en el mes décimo, vino Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia con todo su ejército contra Jerusalén, y la sitiaron.
2Y en el undécimo año de Sedequías, en el mes cuarto, a los nueve días del mes se abrió brecha en el muro de la ciudad.
3Y entraron todos los príncipes del rey de Babilonia, y acamparon a la puerta de en medio: Nergal-sarezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsequim el Rabsaris, Nergal-sarezer el Rabmag y todos los demás príncipes del rey de Babilonia.
4Y viéndolos Sedequías rey de Judá y todos los hombres de guerra, huyeron y salieron de noche de la ciudad por el camino del huerto del rey, por la puerta entre los dos muros; y salió el rey por el camino del Arabá.
5Pero el ejército de los caldeos los siguió, y alcanzaron a Sedequías en los llanos de Jericó; y le tomaron, y le hicieron subir a Ribla en tierra de Hamat, donde estaba Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia, y le sentenció.
6Y degolló el rey de Babilonia a los hijos de Sedequías en presencia de este en Ribla, haciendo asimismo degollar el rey de Babilonia a todos los nobles de Judá.
7Y sacó los ojos del rey Sedequías, y le aprisionó con grillos para llevarle a Babilonia.
8Y los caldeos pusieron a fuego la casa del rey y las casas del pueblo, y derribaron los muros de Jerusalén.
9Y al resto del pueblo que había quedado en la ciudad, y a los que se habían adherido a él, con todo el resto del pueblo que había quedado, Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia los transportó a Babilonia.
10Pero Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia hizo quedar en tierra de Judá a los pobres del pueblo que no tenían nada, y les dio viñas y heredades.
11Y Nabucodonosor había ordenado a Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia acerca de Jeremías, diciendo:
12Tómale y vela por él, y no le hagas mal alguno, sino que harás con él como él te dijere.
13Envió, por tanto, Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia, y Nabusazbán el Rabsaris, Nergal-sarezer el Rabmag y todos los príncipes del rey de Babilonia;
14enviaron entonces y tomaron a Jeremías del patio de la cárcel, y lo entregaron a Gedalías hijo de Ahicam, hijo de Safán, para que lo sacase a casa; y vivió entre el pueblo.
15Y había venido palabra de Jehová a Jeremías, estando preso en el patio de la cárcel, diciendo:
16Ve y habla a Ebed-melec etíope, diciendo: Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos, Dios de Israel: He aquí yo traigo mis palabras sobre esta ciudad para mal, y no para bien; y sucederá esto en aquel día en presencia tuya.
17Pero en aquel día yo te libraré, dice Jehová, y no serás entregado en manos de aquellos a quienes tú temes.
18Porque ciertamente te libraré, y no caerás a espada, sino que tu vida te será por botín, porque tuviste confianza en mí, dice Jehová.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
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I. sat--expressing military occupation or encampment.
sat--expressing military occupation or encampment.
middle gate--the gate from the upper city (comprehending Mount Zion) to the lower city (north of the former and much lower); it was into the latter (the north side) that the Chaldeans forced an entry and took up their position opposite the gate of the "middle" wall, between the lower and upper city. Zedekiah fled in the opposite, that is, the south direction (Jer 39:4).
Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo--proper names formed from those of the idols, Nergal and Nebo (Kg2 17:30; Isa 46:1).
Rab-saris--meaning "chief of the eunuchs."
Rab-mag--chief of the magi; brought with the expedition in order that its issue might be foreknown through his astrological skill. Mag is a Persian word, meaning "great," "powerful." The magi were a sacerdotal caste among the Medes, and supported the Zoroastrian religion.
II
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II. the king's garden--The "gate" to it from the upper, city above was appropriated to the kings alon…
the king's garden--The "gate" to it from the upper, city above was appropriated to the kings alone; stairs" led down from Mount Zion and the palace to the king's garden below (Neh 3:15).
two walls--Zedekiah might have held the upper city longer, but want of provisions drove him to flee by the double wall south of Zion, towards the plains of Jericho (Jer 39:5), in order to escape beyond Jordan to Arabia-Deserta. He broke an opening in the wall to get out (Eze 12:12).
III
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III. Riblah--north of Palestine (see Jer 1:14; Num 34:11). Hamath is identified by commentators with A…
Riblah--north of Palestine (see Jer 1:14; Num 34:11). Hamath is identified by commentators with Antioch, in Syria, on the Orontes, called Epiphania, from Antiochus Epiphanes.
gave judgment upon him--literally, "spake judgments with him," that is, brought him to trial as a common criminal, not as a king. He had violated his oath (Eze 17:13-19; Ch2 36:13).
IV
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IV. slew . . . sons . . . before his eyes--previous to his eyes being "put out" (Jer 39:7); literally…
slew . . . sons . . . before his eyes--previous to his eyes being "put out" (Jer 39:7); literally, "dug out." The Assyrian sculptures depict the delight with which the kings struck out, often with their own hands, the eyes of captive princes. This passage reconciles Jer 32:4, "his eyes shall behold his eyes"; with Eze 12:13, "he shall not see Babylon, though he shall die there."
slew all . . . nobles-- (Jer 27:20).
V
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V. burned . . . the houses-- (Jer 52:12-13). Not immediately after the taking of the city, but in th…
burned . . . the houses-- (Jer 52:12-13). Not immediately after the taking of the city, but in the month after, namely, the fifth month (compare Jer 39:2). The delay was probably caused by the princes having to send to Riblah to know the king's pleasure as to the city.
VI
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VI. remnant--excepting the poorest (Jer 39:10), who caused Nebuchadnezzar no apprehensions.
remnant--excepting the poorest (Jer 39:10), who caused Nebuchadnezzar no apprehensions.
those . . . that fell to him--the deserters were distrusted; or they may have been removed at their own request, lest the people should vent their rage on them as traitors, after the departure of the Chaldeans.
rest . . . that remained--distinct from the previous "remnant"; there he means the remnant of those besieged in the city, whom Nebuchadnezzar spared; here, those scattered through various districts of the country which had not been besieged [CALVIN].
VII
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VII. left . . . the poor . . . which had nothing--The poor have least to lose; one of the providential…
left . . . the poor . . . which had nothing--The poor have least to lose; one of the providential compensations of their lot. They who before had been stripped of their possessions by the wealthier Jews obtain, not only their own, but those of others.
VIII
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VIII. Jeremiah's prophecies were known to Nebuchadnezzar through deserters (Jer 39:9; Jer 38:19), also …
Jeremiah's prophecies were known to Nebuchadnezzar through deserters (Jer 39:9; Jer 38:19), also through the Jews carried to Babylon with Jeconiah (compare Jer 40:2). Hence the king's kindness to him.
IX
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IX. look well to him--Hebrew, "set thine eyes upon him"; provide for his well-being.
look well to him--Hebrew, "set thine eyes upon him"; provide for his well-being.
X
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X. Nebuzara-dan . . . sent--He was then at Ramah (Jer 40:1).
Nebuzara-dan . . . sent--He was then at Ramah (Jer 40:1).
XI
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XI. Gedaliah--son of Ahikam, the former supporter of Jeremiah (Jer 26:24). Gedaliah was the chief of …
Gedaliah--son of Ahikam, the former supporter of Jeremiah (Jer 26:24). Gedaliah was the chief of the deserters to the Chaldeans, and was set over the remnant in Judea as one likely to remain faithful to Nebuchadnezzar. His residence was at Mizpah (Jer 40:5).
home--the house of Gedaliah, wherein Jeremiah might remain as in a safe asylum. As in Jer 40:1 Jeremiah is represented as "bound in chains" when he came to Ramah among the captives to be carried to Babylon, this release of Jeremiah is thought by MAURER to be distinct from that in Jer 40:5-6. But he seems first to have been released from the court of the prison and to have been taken to Ramah, still in chains, and then committed in freedom to Gedaliah.
dwelt among the people--that is, was made free.
XII
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XII. Belonging to the time when the city was not yet taken, and when Jeremiah was still in the court o…
Belonging to the time when the city was not yet taken, and when Jeremiah was still in the court of the prison (Jer 38:13). This passage is inserted here because it was now that Ebed-melech's good act (Jer 38:7-12; Mat 25:43) was to be rewarded in his deliverance.
XIII
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XIII. Go--not literally, for he was in confinement, but figuratively.
Go--not literally, for he was in confinement, but figuratively.
before thee--in thy sight.
XIV
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XIV. the men of whom thou art afraid-- (Jer 38:1, Jer 38:4-6). The courtiers and princes hostile to th…
the men of whom thou art afraid-- (Jer 38:1, Jer 38:4-6). The courtiers and princes hostile to thee for having delivered Jeremiah shall have no power to hurt. Heretofore intrepid, he was now afraid; this prophecy was therefore the more welcome to him.
XV
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XV. life . . . for a prey--(See on Jer 21:9; Jer 38:2; Jer 45:5).
life . . . for a prey--(See on Jer 21:9; Jer 38:2; Jer 45:5).
put . . . trust in me-- (Jer 38:7-9). Trust in God was the root of his fearlessness of the wrath of men, in his humanity to the prophet (Ch1 5:20; Psa 37:40). The "life" he thus risked was to be his reward, being spared beyond all hope, when the lives of his enemies should be forfeited ("for a prey").
Next: Jeremiah Chapter 40
Antiguo Testamento
Jeremiah — Capítulo 39
JERUSALEM TAKEN. ZEDEKIAH'S FATE. JEREMIAH CARED FOR. EBED-MELECH ASSURED. (Jer. 39:1-18) ninth year . . . tenth month--and on the tenth day of it (Jer 52:4; Kg2 25:1-4). From Jer 39:2, "eleventh year . . . fourth mon…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1En el noveno año de Sedequías rey de Judá, en el mes décimo, vino Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia con todo su ejército contra Jerusalén, y la sitiaron.
2Y en el undécimo año de Sedequías, en el mes cuarto, a los nueve días del mes se abrió brecha en el muro de la ciudad.
3Y entraron todos los príncipes del rey de Babilonia, y acamparon a la puerta de en medio: Nergal-sarezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsequim el Rabsaris, Nergal-sarezer el Rabmag y todos los demás príncipes del rey de Babilonia.
4Y viéndolos Sedequías rey de Judá y todos los hombres de guerra, huyeron y salieron de noche de la ciudad por el camino del huerto del rey, por la puerta entre los dos muros; y salió el rey por el camino del Arabá.
5Pero el ejército de los caldeos los siguió, y alcanzaron a Sedequías en los llanos de Jericó; y le tomaron, y le hicieron subir a Ribla en tierra de Hamat, donde estaba Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia, y le sentenció.
6Y degolló el rey de Babilonia a los hijos de Sedequías en presencia de este en Ribla, haciendo asimismo degollar el rey de Babilonia a todos los nobles de Judá.
7Y sacó los ojos del rey Sedequías, y le aprisionó con grillos para llevarle a Babilonia.
8Y los caldeos pusieron a fuego la casa del rey y las casas del pueblo, y derribaron los muros de Jerusalén.
9Y al resto del pueblo que había quedado en la ciudad, y a los que se habían adherido a él, con todo el resto del pueblo que había quedado, Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia los transportó a Babilonia.
10Pero Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia hizo quedar en tierra de Judá a los pobres del pueblo que no tenían nada, y les dio viñas y heredades.
11Y Nabucodonosor había ordenado a Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia acerca de Jeremías, diciendo:
12Tómale y vela por él, y no le hagas mal alguno, sino que harás con él como él te dijere.
13Envió, por tanto, Nabuzaradán capitán de la guardia, y Nabusazbán el Rabsaris, Nergal-sarezer el Rabmag y todos los príncipes del rey de Babilonia;
14enviaron entonces y tomaron a Jeremías del patio de la cárcel, y lo entregaron a Gedalías hijo de Ahicam, hijo de Safán, para que lo sacase a casa; y vivió entre el pueblo.
15Y había venido palabra de Jehová a Jeremías, estando preso en el patio de la cárcel, diciendo:
16Ve y habla a Ebed-melec etíope, diciendo: Así ha dicho Jehová de los ejércitos, Dios de Israel: He aquí yo traigo mis palabras sobre esta ciudad para mal, y no para bien; y sucederá esto en aquel día en presencia tuya.
17Pero en aquel día yo te libraré, dice Jehová, y no serás entregado en manos de aquellos a quienes tú temes.
18Porque ciertamente te libraré, y no caerás a espada, sino que tu vida te será por botín, porque tuviste confianza en mí, dice Jehová.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. sat--expressing military occupation or encampment.
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II. the king's garden--The "gate" to it from the upper, city above was appropriated to the kings alon…
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III. Riblah--north of Palestine (see Jer 1:14; Num 34:11). Hamath is identified by commentators with A…
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IV. slew . . . sons . . . before his eyes--previous to his eyes being "put out" (Jer 39:7); literally…
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V. burned . . . the houses-- (Jer 52:12-13). Not immediately after the taking of the city, but in th…
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VI. remnant--excepting the poorest (Jer 39:10), who caused Nebuchadnezzar no apprehensions.
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VII. left . . . the poor . . . which had nothing--The poor have least to lose; one of the providential…
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VIII. Jeremiah's prophecies were known to Nebuchadnezzar through deserters (Jer 39:9; Jer 38:19), also …
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IX. look well to him--Hebrew, "set thine eyes upon him"; provide for his well-being.
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X. Nebuzara-dan . . . sent--He was then at Ramah (Jer 40:1).
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XI. Gedaliah--son of Ahikam, the former supporter of Jeremiah (Jer 26:24). Gedaliah was the chief of …
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XII. Belonging to the time when the city was not yet taken, and when Jeremiah was still in the court o…
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XIII. Go--not literally, for he was in confinement, but figuratively.
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XIV. the men of whom thou art afraid-- (Jer 38:1, Jer 38:4-6). The courtiers and princes hostile to th…
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XV. life . . . for a prey--(See on Jer 21:9; Jer 38:2; Jer 45:5).