New International VersionNebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard carried into exile to Babylon the people who remained in the city, along with those who had gone over to him, and the rest of the people.
New Living TranslationThen Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, took as exiles to Babylon the rest of the people who remained in the city, those who had defected to him, and everyone else who remained.
English Standard VersionThen Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, carried into exile to Babylon the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to him, and the people who remained.
Berean Standard BibleThen Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him.
King James BibleThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
New King James VersionThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive to Babylon the remnant of the people who remained in the city and those who defected to him, with the rest of the people who remained.
New American Standard BibleAnd as for the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had deserted to him and the rest of the people who remained, Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard took them into exile in Babylon.
NASB 1995As for the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had gone over to him and the rest of the people who remained, Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard carried them into exile in Babylon.
NASB 1977 And as for the rest of the people who were left in the city, the deserters who had gone over to him and the rest of the people who remained, Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard carried them into exile in Babylon.
Legacy Standard Bible And as for the rest of the people who remained in the city, the defectors who had gone over to him and the rest of the people who remained, Nebuzaradan the captain of the bodyguard took them away into exile in Babylon.
Amplified BibleThen Nebuzaradan the [chief executioner and] captain of the bodyguard took the rest of the people who remained in the city, along with those who had deserted and surrendered to him, and the rest of the [so-called better class of] people who were left and carried them into exile in Babylon.
Christian Standard BibleNebuzaradan, the captain of the guards, deported the rest of the people to Babylon—those who had remained in the city and those deserters who had defected to him along with the rest of the people who remained.
Holman Christian Standard BibleNebuzaradan, the commander of the guards, deported the rest of the people to Babylon—those who had remained in the city and those deserters who had defected to him along with the rest of the people who had remained.
American Standard VersionThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the residue of the people that remained in the city, the deserters also that fell away to him, and the residue of the people that remained.
Contemporary English VersionNebuzaradan, the Babylonian officer in charge of the guards, led away everyone from the city as prisoners, even those who had deserted to Nebuchadnezzar.
English Revised VersionThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the residue of the people that remained in the city, the deserters also, that fell away to him, and the residue of the people that remained.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationNebuzaradan, Babylon's captain of the guard, captured the few people left in the city, those who surrendered to him, and the rest of the people.
Good News TranslationFinally Nebuzaradan, the commanding officer, took away as prisoners to Babylonia the people who were left in the city, together with those who had deserted to him.
International Standard VersionNebuzaradan, the captain of the Babylonian guard, took into exile in Babylon the rest of the people who remained in the city, those who had deserted to Nebuchadnezzar, and the rest of the people who remained.
NET BibleThen Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, took captive the rest of the people who were left in the city. He carried them off to Babylon along with the people who had deserted to him.
New Heart English BibleThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the residue of the people who remained in the city, the deserters also who fell away to him, and the residue of the people who remained.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him.
World English BibleThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the rest of the people who remained in the city, the deserters also who fell away to him, and the rest of the people who remained. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the remnant of the people who are left in the city, and those defecting who have defected to him, and the remnant of the people who are left, Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, has removed [to] Babylon.
Young's Literal Translation And the remnant of the people who are left in the city, and those falling who have fallen to him, and the remnant of the people who are left, hath Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, removed to Babylon.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the remainder of the people being left in the city, and those falling away which fell to him, and the remainder of the people being left, Nebuzaradan chief of the cooks, carried away captive to Babel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Nabuzardan the general of the army carried away captive to Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and the fugitives that had gone over to him, and the rest of the people that remained.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd Nebuzaradan, the leader of the military, carried away captive to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, and the fugitives who had fled to him, and all the rest of the people who had remained.
New American BibleNebuzaradan, captain of the bodyguard, deported to Babylon the rest of the people left in the city, those who had deserted to him, and the rest of the workers.
New Revised Standard VersionThen Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard exiled to Babylon the rest of the people who were left in the city, those who had deserted to him, and the people who remained. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nebuzaradan the general of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people who were left in the city and those who had deserted to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the remainder of the people who were left in the city and the men that had fled to him and the remainder of the people who were left Nebuzaradan the High Guard led captive and took them to Babel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, the deserters also, that fell away to him, with the rest of the people that remained.
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Context The Fall of Jerusalem… 8The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. 9Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. 10But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields.…
Cross References 2 Kings 25:11Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population.
2 Kings 24:14He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained.
2 Chronicles 36:20Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power.
Jeremiah 52:15Then 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.
Jeremiah 52:28-30These are the people Nebuchadnezzar carried away: in the seventh year, 3,023 Jews; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem; / in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away 745 Jews. So in all, 4,600 people were taken away.
Lamentations 1:3Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.
Lamentations 5:2Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners.
Ezekiel 12:11You are to say, ‘I am a sign to you.’ Just as it happened here, so will it be done to them; they will go into exile as captives.
Ezekiel 17:12“Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon.
Ezekiel 21:25-27And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’
Daniel 1:1-2In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.
Matthew 1:11and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.
Matthew 24:15-16So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
Luke 21:20-24But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ...
Acts 7:43You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’
Jeremiah 39:13
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; Jeremiah 40:1
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon. Jeremiah 52:12-16,26
Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, which served the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem, … captain of the guard. Jeremiah 39:10,11
But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time… Genesis 37:36
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. carried. Jeremiah 10:18
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so. Jeremiah 16:13
Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour. Jeremiah 20:4-6
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword… Jump to Previous Armed Babylon Bodyguard Captain Captive Carried City Commander Deserters Exile Fallen Falling Fell Guard Imperial Nebuzaradan Nebuzar-Adan Prisoners Remnant Residue Rest Themselves WorkmenJump to Next Armed Babylon Bodyguard Captain Captive Carried City Commander Deserters Exile Fallen Falling Fell Guard Imperial Nebuzaradan Nebuzar-Adan Prisoners Remnant Residue Rest Themselves WorkmenJeremiah 39 1. Jerusalem is taken.4. Zedekiah is made blind and sent to Babylon.8. The city laid in ruins,9. and the people captivated.11. Nebuchadrezzar's charge for the good usage of Jeremiah.15. God's promise to Ebed Melech.Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guardNebuzaradan was a high-ranking Babylonian official, often referred to as the "captain of the guard" or "chief executioner." His role was significant in the Babylonian military hierarchy, and he was entrusted with executing King Nebuchadnezzar's orders. This title indicates his authority and responsibility in overseeing the capture and deportation of the people of Judah. Historically, the Babylonians were known for their military prowess and administrative efficiency, which is reflected in Nebuzaradan's position. carried away to Babylon
The act of carrying away the people to Babylon was part of the Babylonian exile, a pivotal event in Jewish history. This deportation fulfilled the prophecies of Jeremiah and other prophets who warned of the consequences of Judah's disobedience to God. Babylon, located in modern-day Iraq, was the center of the Babylonian Empire and a place of exile for the Jewish people. This event marked a significant shift in the Jewish experience, leading to a period of reflection and transformation. the remnant of the people who had remained in the city
The "remnant" refers to those who survived the siege of Jerusalem. This group included the poor and those who had not been killed or fled during the Babylonian attack. The concept of a remnant is a recurring theme in the Bible, often symbolizing hope and the continuation of God's covenant with His people. Despite the destruction, God preserved a remnant to ensure the survival and eventual restoration of Israel. along with the deserters who had defected to him
The deserters were those who had chosen to surrender to the Babylonians, possibly seeking safety or favor. This act of defection was seen as a betrayal by some, but it also fulfilled Jeremiah's counsel to surrender to the Babylonians to preserve life (Jeremiah 21:9). This phrase highlights the complex decisions faced by the people of Judah during the siege and the varying responses to the prophetic warnings. The inclusion of deserters in the deportation underscores the comprehensive nature of the Babylonian captivity. Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuzaradanThe captain of the guard for the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar. He played a key role in the capture and exile of the people of Judah. 2. BabylonThe empire that conquered Judah and Jerusalem, leading to the exile of the Jewish people. It symbolizes God's instrument of judgment against Judah for their disobedience. 3. The RemnantRefers to the remaining people of Judah who were not killed during the siege and were taken into exile. This remnant is significant in biblical prophecy and history. 4. The CityRefers to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, which was besieged and captured by the Babylonians. 5. ExileThe forced removal of the Jewish people from their homeland to Babylon, a pivotal event in Jewish history that fulfilled prophetic warnings. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentThe exile demonstrates God's control over nations and history, fulfilling His warnings through the prophets. Believers should recognize God's sovereignty in their own lives and the world. The Consequences of DisobedienceJudah's exile serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Christians are called to live in obedience to God's Word to avoid similar spiritual consequences. Hope for RestorationDespite the judgment, God preserved a remnant, pointing to His faithfulness and the hope of future restoration. Believers can find hope in God's promises, even in difficult times. The Role of ProphetsJeremiah's warnings were fulfilled, underscoring the importance of heeding God's messengers. Christians should value and study prophetic scriptures to understand God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 39:9?
2. How does Jeremiah 39:9 illustrate God's sovereignty in historical events?
3. What can we learn from the consequences faced by Jerusalem in Jeremiah 39:9?
4. How does Jeremiah 39:9 connect with God's warnings in earlier chapters?
5. How should Jeremiah 39:9 influence our understanding of obedience to God's commands?
6. What modern applications can we draw from the exile described in Jeremiah 39:9?
7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 39:9?
8. How does Jeremiah 39:9 reflect God's judgment and mercy?
9. What is the significance of Nebuzaradan's role in Jeremiah 39:9?
10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 39?
11. Jeremiah 39:9–10: How reliable are the claims about who was exiled and who remained in the land, considering possible discrepancies with other historical accounts?
12. Who was Nebuzaradan in the Bible?
13. Who was Nebuzaradan in the Bible?
14. Jeremiah 40:1 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence to confirm or dispute Nebuzaradan’s release of Jeremiah? What Does Jeremiah 39:9 Mean Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guardThe verse opens by naming Nebuzaradan, the Babylonian officer entrusted with enforcing King Nebuchadnezzar’s orders. His title, “captain of the guard,” identifies him as the direct executor of God’s foretold judgment against Judah (see Jeremiah 40:1 and 2 Kings 25:11). God had repeatedly warned through Jeremiah that foreign armies would act as His instrument of discipline (Jeremiah 25:8-9). By highlighting this single commander, the text reminds us that earthly authorities, even pagan ones, ultimately serve God’s sovereign purposes—whether they realize it or not (Romans 13:1).
Carried away to BabylonThe action phrase underlines a forced relocation, not merely a military victory. Babylon, nearly 700 miles away, becomes both a place of exile and a proving ground for faith (compare Jeremiah 29:4-7; Daniel 1:1-7). Jeremiah had prophesied precisely this outcome (Jeremiah 27:6-7), so the carrying away demonstrates the literal fulfillment of God’s word. It also foreshadows the seventy-year captivity timetable promised in Jeremiah 25:11-12, confirming God’s timeline and His faithfulness to both discipline and eventual restoration.
The remnant of the people who had remained in the city“Remnant” usually signals hope, yet here even the last survivors in Jerusalem are taken. They represent those who resisted earlier calls to surrender (Jeremiah 38:2-3) and clung to city walls until famine and breach made resistance impossible (Lamentations 2:10-12). Their capture verifies Jeremiah’s warning that staying in the city would result in sword, famine, or captivity (Jeremiah 21:9). Spiritually, this underscores that partial obedience or delayed repentance is still disobedience—God’s full word must be heeded.
Along with the deserters who had defected to himThose who switched sides earlier may have hoped to fare better, but they too are deported. This levels all social and political distinctions; only wholehearted trust in God’s instructions provides safety (Jeremiah 24:5-7). The verse pairs “remnant” and “deserters” to illustrate that human strategies—whether stubborn resistance or opportunistic surrender—cannot substitute for genuine faith and obedience. Similar leveling occurs in 2 Kings 25:11, showing that God judges motives, not merely actions.
summaryJeremiah 39:9 records the precise execution of God’s foretold judgment: Babylon’s commander seizes every remaining resident and even prior defectors, proving that no human plan can sidestep divine decree. The verse validates earlier prophecies, showcases God’s sovereign use of worldly powers, and affirms that true security lies in humble obedience to His word. (9) Then Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard.--Here again the title in the Hebrew-- Bab-tab-bachim--takes a form like that of Rab-saris and Rab-shaken, and means literally, "chief of the slaughterers" The title is given to Potiphar in Genesis 37:36, and probably answered to our "commander of the king's body-guard." The name has been interpreted as "the prince-lord, or the worshipper, of Nebo," but the etymology of the last three syllables is uncertain, He does not appear as taking part with the other generals in the siege of Jerusalem, but comes on the capture of the city, arriving a month afterwards ( Jeremiah 52:12) to direct, even in its minute details, the work of destruction ( 2Kings 25:9). The defenders and deserters were involved in the same doom of exile. It need scarcely be said that, as in the case of the conquests of Tiglath-pileser ( 2Kings 15:29), Shalmaneser ( 2Kings 17:6), Esar-haddon ( 2Kings 17:24), and Sennacherib ( 2Kings 18:32), this wholesale deportation was part of the systematic policy of the great Assyrian and Babylonian monarchs. So Darius carried off the Paeonians from Thrace (Herod. v. 14). To distribute the lands of the exiles thus dispossessed among "the poor of the people," was, it was thought, likely to enlist their interests on the side of the conqueror; and, by keeping up the cultivation of the soil, secured the payment of tribute. . . . Verse 9. - Nebuzar-adan; i.e. Nabu-zira-iddina, "Nebo gave a seed."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Thenוְאֵת֩ (wə·’êṯ)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative caseNebuzaradan,אֲדָ֥ן (’ă·ḏān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5018: Nebuzaradan -- 'Nebo has given seed', a Babylonian generalthe captainרַב־ (raḇ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7227: Much, many, greatof the guard,טַבָּחִ֖ים (ṭab·bā·ḥîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2876: A butcher, a lifeguardsman, a cookcarriedהֶגְלָ֛ה (heḡ·lāh)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to revealaway to Babylonבָּבֶֽל׃ (bā·ḇel)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital citythe remnantיֶ֨תֶר (ye·ṯer)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small ropewho had remainedהַנִּשְׁאָרִ֣ים (han·niš·’ā·rîm)Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundantin the city,בָּעִ֗יר (bā·‘îr)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitementalong withוְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative casethe desertersהַנֹּֽפְלִים֙ (han·nō·p̄ə·lîm)Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, liewhoאֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thathad defectedנָפְל֣וּ (nā·p̄ə·lū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, lietoעָלָ֔יו (‘ā·lāw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, againsthimוְאֵ֛ת (wə·’êṯ)Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative caseand the restיֶ֥תֶר (ye·ṯer)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small ropeof the people.הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock
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