Jeremiah 52:16

Verse

But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

But Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But of the poor of the land, Nabuzardan the general left some for vinedressers, and for husbandmen.

Free Bible Version

But Nebuzaradan allowed others of the poor people who were left in the country to stay and take care of the vineyards and the fields.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Nebuzar-adan the chiefe steward left certaine of the poore of the lande, to dresse the vines, and to till the land.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.

Translation for Translators

But Nebuzaradan allowed some of the very poor people to remain in Judah to take care of the vineyards and fields.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Nebuzaradan, the commander of the bodyguards, left some of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.

Noah Webster Bible

But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.

World English Bible

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers.

Young's Literal Translation

and of the poor of the land hath Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, left for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.

Context

The Temple Destroyed

¹⁵Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile some of the poorest people and those who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the craftsmen.¹⁶But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.

Summary

This verse describes the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar. The bronze pillars, the movable stands, and the bronze Sea were broken into pieces and carried away as plunder. This event marked a significant moment in Israel's history, symbolizing the consequences of their disobedience and the fulfillment of God's judgment through the hands of foreign invaders. The dismantling of the temple's sacred items served as a stark reminder of the importance of faithfulness and the severity of God's discipline when His people turn away from Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the Lord,.... The two pillars in the temple, called Jachin and Boaz, which were made of cast brass, Kg1 7:15; and the bases; which were in number ten, and which were also made of cast brass, and were all of one measure and size; and on which the ten lavers of brass were set, five on the right side and five on the left side of the house, Kg1 7:37; and the brasen sea that was in the house of the Lord; called the molten sea; a sea, because of the large quantity of water it held; and brasen and molten, because made of molten brass, Kg1 7:23; the Chaldeans broke, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon: they broke them to pieces, that they might carry them the more easily. This account is given, and which is continued in some following verses, partly to show the accomplishment of the prophecy of Jeremiah, Jer 27:19; and partly to show that what was left in the temple, at the former captivities of Jehoiakim and Jeconiah, were now carried clear off.