Jeremiah 52:5
Jeremiah 52:5 in Multiple Translations
And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
So the town was shut in by their forces till the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
The city remained under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
So the citie was besieged vnto the eleuenth yeere of the King Zedekiah.
and the city cometh into siege till the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
So the city was besieged to the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
So the city was besieged to the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
And the city was besieged until the eleventh year of king Sedecias.
They continued to surround Jerusalem until Zedekiah had been ruling for almost eleven years.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 52:5
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Jeremiah 52:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
הָ/עִ֖יר
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
עַ֚ד
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
שָׁנָ֔ה
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
siege
Prep | N-ms
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
eleven
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Prep | N-ms
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:5
וַ/תָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הָ/עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
בַּ/מָּצ֑וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
"siege"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a siege or a place of entrenchment, like a fortress or stronghold. It's used in the Bible to describe a city under attack, such as in 2 Kings 17:5. It can also mean a defense or bulwark.
Definition: 1) siege-enclosure, siege, entrenchment, siege works 1a) siege 1b) enclosure, siege-works, rampart
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: besieged, bulwark, defence, fenced, fortress, siege, strong (hold), tower. See also: Deuteronomy 20:19; Jeremiah 19:9; Psalms 31:22.
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עַשְׁתֵּ֣י
ʻashtêy
H6249
"eleven"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number eleven, like one more than ten. It is used in the Bible to count things, such as eleven of something.
Definition: 1) one, eleven, eleventh 1a) one as combined with ten ( a.sar (עָשָׂר "ten" H6240))
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] eleven(-th). See also: Exodus 26:7; 1 Chronicles 24:12; Jeremiah 1:3.
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Prep | 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.
צִדְקִיָּֽהוּ
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:5
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Context — The Fall of Jerusalem Recounted
3For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon.
4So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.
5And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
6By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. 7Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled the city by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,Jeremiah 52:5 Summary
[The city of Jerusalem was surrounded by the Babylonian army for a long time, from the ninth year of King Zedekiah's reign until the eleventh year, as stated in Jeremiah 52:5. This was a fulfillment of God's judgment on the city for its rebellion against Him, as seen in Jeremiah 25:8-11 and Ezekiel 5:1-5. The siege was a difficult time for the people of Jerusalem, with food scarce and the city eventually being breached, as seen in Jeremiah 52:6-7 and Lamentations 1:11. We can learn from this verse that disobedience to God can have serious consequences, but God is always sovereign and in control, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Romans 11:36.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the siege of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 52:5?
The siege of Jerusalem, which lasted until King Zedekiah's eleventh year, was a fulfillment of God's judgment on the city and its people for their rebellion against Him, as seen in Jeremiah 52:3 and 2 Kings 25:1-2.
Why did the Babylonians besiege Jerusalem?
The Babylonians besieged Jerusalem because King Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon, as stated in Jeremiah 52:3, and God allowed this to happen as a form of judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 25:8-11 and Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
How long did the siege of Jerusalem last?
The siege of Jerusalem lasted from the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign until the city was breached, which occurred by the ninth day of the fourth month, as stated in Jeremiah 52:4-7 and 2 Kings 25:1-4.
What was the outcome of the siege of Jerusalem?
The outcome of the siege was the fall of the city, the destruction of the temple, and the captivity of the people, as seen in Jeremiah 52:12-34 and Lamentations 1:1-5, fulfilling the prophecy of Jeremiah 25:8-11 and Leviticus 26:33-35.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's judgment can be seen in the world today, and how can we learn from the example of Jerusalem's siege?
- How can we apply the lesson of Jeremiah 52:5 to our own lives, recognizing the consequences of rebellion against God?
- In what ways can we trust in God's sovereignty, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, like the siege of Jerusalem?
- What does the siege of Jerusalem teach us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Jeremiah 7:23?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:5
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of King Zedekiah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:5
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:5
Verse 5. So the city was besieged] It held out one year and six months.