Jeremiah 52:24
Jeremiah 52:24 in Multiple Translations
The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.
¶ And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:
And the captain of the armed men took Seraiah, the chief priest, and Zephaniah, the second priest, and the three door-keepers;
The commander of the guard took as prisoners Seraiah, the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest, second in rank, and the three Temple doorkeepers.
And the chiefe steward tooke Sheraiah the chiefe Priest, and Zephaniah the seconde Priest, and the three keepers of the doore.
And the chief of the executioners taketh Seraiah the head priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold,
The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold,
And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
And the general took Saraias the chief priest, and Sophonias the second priest, and the three keepers of the entry.
When Nebuzaradan returned to Babylon, he took with him as prisoners Seraiah the Supreme Priest, Zephaniah who was Seraiah’s deputy, and the three men who guarded the entrances to the temple.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:24
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- Jeremiah 52:24 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:24
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:24
- Sermons on Jeremiah 52:24
Context — Captives Carried to Babylon
24The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers.
25Of 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. 26Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 25:18 | The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 29:25 | this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “In your own name you have sent out letters to all the people of Jerusalem, to the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, and to all the priests. You said to Zephaniah: |
| 3 | Jeremiah 35:4 | and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 21:1 | This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 6:14 | Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 37:3 | Yet King Zedekiah sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the priest, the son of Maaseiah, to Jeremiah the prophet with the message, “Please pray to the LORD our God for us!” |
| 7 | Ezra 7:1 | Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, |
| 8 | Jeremiah 29:29 | (Zephaniah the priest, however, had read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet.) |
| 9 | Jeremiah 52:15 | Then 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. |
| 10 | Psalms 84:10 | For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. |
Jeremiah 52:24 Summary
[This verse describes how the captain of the guard took away several important leaders from Jerusalem, including the chief priest Seraiah and the priest Zephaniah, as well as three doorkeepers, as part of the Babylonian conquest, highlighting the thoroughness of God's judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 52:24 and supported by Lamentations 1:10. This event was a significant blow to the city and its people, demonstrating God's sovereignty over human affairs, as also seen in Jeremiah 25:11-12. As we reflect on this verse, we can see the importance of submitting to God's will, as seen in Romans 13:1-2, and trusting in His plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Seraiah the chief priest and why was he taken away?
Seraiah was a high-ranking priest in Jerusalem, and he was taken away by the captain of the guard, likely due to his influential position in the city, as seen in Jeremiah 52:24, similar to how Ezekiel 24:21-24 describes the removal of spiritual leaders as a form of judgment.
What was the significance of taking away the three doorkeepers?
The doorkeepers were responsible for maintaining order and security in the temple, so taking them away would have been a significant blow to the temple's functioning, highlighting the thoroughness of the Babylonian conquest, as described in Jeremiah 52:24 and supported by Lamentations 1:10.
How does this event relate to the larger story of Jeremiah?
This event is part of the fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecies regarding the fall of Jerusalem, as seen in Jeremiah 32:3-5, where he predicts the city's capture and the king's exile, demonstrating God's sovereignty over human affairs, as also seen in Jeremiah 25:11-12.
What can we learn from the captain of the guard's actions in this verse?
The captain's actions demonstrate the efficient and thorough nature of the Babylonian conquest, highlighting the reality of God's judgment, as described in Jeremiah 52:24, and reminding us of the importance of submitting to God's will, as seen in Romans 13:1-2 and Jeremiah 29:7.
Reflection Questions
- What does the removal of these leaders reveal about the nature of God's judgment, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does this event relate to the theme of spiritual leadership and responsibility, and what can we learn from the examples of Seraiah and Zephaniah?
- In what ways can we see the sovereignty of God at work in this verse, and how does this impact our understanding of His role in human history?
- What emotions or reactions do you think the people of Jerusalem would have experienced as they witnessed the removal of their leaders, and how can we empathize with them?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:24
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:24
Sermons on Jeremiah 52:24
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