Jeremiah 52:10
Jeremiah 52:10 in Multiple Translations
There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah.
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
And the king of Babylon put the sons of Zedekiah to death before his eyes: and he put to death all the rulers of Judah in Riblah.
The king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah's sons while he watched, and also killed the officials of Judah there at Riblah.
And the king of Babel slewe the sonnes of Zedekiah, before his eyes he slew also al ye princes of Iudah in Riblah.
And the king of Babylon slaughtereth the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and also all the princes of Judah hath he slaughtered in Riblah;
The king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. He also killed all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Sedecias before his eyes: and he slew all the princes of Juda in Reblatha.
They forced Zedekiah to watch while they killed his sons and all the officials from Judah.
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Jeremiah 52:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁחַ֧ט
מֶֽלֶךְ
בָּבֶ֛ל
אֶת
בְּנֵ֥י
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
לְ/עֵינָ֑י/ו
וְ/גַ֛ם
אֶת
כָּל
שָׂרֵ֥י
יְהוּדָ֖ה
שָׁחַ֥ט
בְּ/רִבְלָֽתָ/ה
וַ/יִּשְׁחַ֧ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
to slaughter
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בָּבֶ֛ל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
לְ/עֵינָ֑י/ו
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
וְ/גַ֛ם
gam
H1571
also
Conj | DirObjM
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
שָׂרֵ֥י
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
שָׁחַ֥ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
to slaughter
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/רִבְלָֽתָ/ה
Riblâh
H7247
Riblah
Prep | N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:10
וַ/יִּשְׁחַ֧ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
"to slaughter"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.
Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.
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.
בָּבֶ֛ל
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
"Zedekiah"
N-proper
Zedekiah means Jehovah is righteous, the name of six Israelites including the last king of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:12. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and son of Josiah. Zedekiah was a significant figure in the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Hananiah (H2608M) § Zedekiah = "Jehovah is righteous" 1) the last king of Judah renamed from 'Mattaniah' by Nebuchadnezzar; son of Josiah by wife Hamutal; placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar when he carried his nephew Jehoiakim in captivity 2) false prophet at the court of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Maaseiah, a false prophet in Babylon 4) son of Hananiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of Jeremiah 5) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 6) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Zedekiah, Zidkijah. See also: 1 Kings 22:11; Jeremiah 34:6; Jeremiah 1:3.
לְ/עֵינָ֑י/ו
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וְ/גַ֛ם
gam
H1571
"also"
Conj | DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
שָׂרֵ֥י
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
שָׁחַ֥ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
"to slaughter"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.
Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.
בְּ/רִבְלָֽתָ/ה
Riblâh
H7247
"Riblah"
Prep | N-proper | Suff
Riblah was a town in Syria, meaning fertility, on the road between Babylon and Palestine. It's mentioned in the Bible as a significant location. The town was an important stopover for travelers.
Definition: Riblah = "fertility" a town in the land of Hamath on the great road between Babylon and Palestine Also named: div.lah (דִּבְלָה "Riblah" H1689)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Riblah. See also: Numbers 34:11; Jeremiah 39:5; Jeremiah 39:6.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:10
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- Jeremiah 52:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 52:10
Context — The Fall of Jerusalem Recounted
8but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.
9The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah.
10There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah.
11Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day. 12On the tenth day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 22:30 | This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will prosper to sit on the throne of David or to rule again in Judah.” |
| 2 | 2 Kings 25:7 | And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. |
| 3 | Genesis 21:16 | Then she went off and sat down nearby, about a bowshot away, for she said, “I cannot bear to watch the boy die!” And as she sat nearby, she lifted up her voice and wept. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 39:6–7 | There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:34 | You will be driven mad by the sights you see. |
| 6 | Genesis 44:34 | For how can I go back to my father without the boy? I could not bear to see the misery that would overwhelm him.” |
| 7 | 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. 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. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 11:7–11 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: The slain you have laid within this city are the meat, and the city is the pot; but I will remove you from it. You fear the sword, so I will bring the sword against you, declares the Lord GOD. I will bring you out of the city and deliver you into the hands of foreigners, and I will execute judgments against you. You will fall by the sword, and I will judge you even to the borders of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD. The city will not be a pot for you, nor will you be the meat within it. I will judge you even to the borders of Israel. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 52:24–27 | 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 seven trusted royal advisers. 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. 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. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 9:6 | Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. |
Jeremiah 52:10 Summary
Jeremiah 52:10 is a difficult and disturbing verse, but it reminds us that sin and rebellion against God have consequences. The king of Babylon's brutal actions were a fulfillment of God's prophecies and a display of His justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 37:28 and Romans 6:23. This verse can teach us about the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, and the need to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, even in hard times, as emphasized in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 23:4. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to prioritize our relationship with God and to seek His will above all else, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-40 and Deuteronomy 6:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king of Babylon slaughter the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes?
The king of Babylon wanted to inflict maximum pain and suffering on Zedekiah, and by killing his sons in front of him, he was ensuring that Zedekiah would never have an heir to the throne, as prophesied in Jeremiah 22:30, and also as a display of his power and control, similar to the actions described in Deuteronomy 28:53-57.
Who were the officials of Judah that were killed by the king of Babylon?
The officials of Judah were likely the leaders and nobles of the kingdom of Judah, who were killed by the king of Babylon as a way to eliminate any potential opposition or resistance, as seen in Jeremiah 39:6 and 2 Kings 25:19-21.
What can we learn from the brutal actions of the king of Babylon in this verse?
We can learn that the consequences of sin and rebellion against God can be severe and devastating, as seen in Jeremiah 52:10 and Lamentations 5:11-16, and that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will ultimately punish those who do evil, as stated in Psalm 37:28 and Romans 6:23.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Jeremiah?
This verse is a fulfillment of the prophecies spoken by Jeremiah throughout the book, warning of the destruction and judgment that would come upon Judah if they did not repent and turn back to God, as seen in Jeremiah 7:1-15 and Jeremiah 25:1-14, and serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and Matthew 5:3-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the lessons of Jeremiah 52:10 to my own life, in terms of obeying and following God's will?
- How can I balance the idea of a loving and merciful God with the harsh realities of judgment and punishment seen in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can show compassion and empathy to those who are suffering, as Zedekiah and the people of Judah were in this verse?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to prioritize my relationship with God and to seek His will above all else?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of difficult and trying circumstances, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:10
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes,.... Or, however, ordered them to be slain; [See comments on Jeremiah 39:6]; he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah; who,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:10
And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:10
(10) He slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.—The fact is not stated in 2 Kings 25, but is found in Jeremiah 39:6.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:10
10, 11. These vv. appear in a shorter form in 2 Kings 25:7.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:10
9-11. Then they took the king — Zedekiah, king of Judah. Put him in prison — Namely, in Babylon.
Sermons on Jeremiah 52:10
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Psalms 102:13 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God has set specific times for the restoration of Israel, the return of Jesus Christ, personal salvation, and even death. He highlights the prophetic si |
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Marked Men #2 by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors |
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Judgment Must Begin at the House of God if We Are to Be Witnesses to the World by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes that judgment must start within the house of God, as seen in the prophetic vision of abominations in Jerusalem. He highlights that God is aware of the sins |