Jeremiah 22:19 kjv
He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 22:19 nkjv
He shall be buried with the burial of a donkey, Dragged and cast out beyond the gates of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 22:19 niv
He will have the burial of a donkey? dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem."
Jeremiah 22:19 esv
With the burial of a donkey he shall be buried, dragged and dumped beyond the gates of Jerusalem."
Jeremiah 22:19 nlt
He will be buried like a dead donkey ?
dragged out of Jerusalem and dumped outside the gates!
Jeremiah 22 19 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 22:19 | "He shall be buried with the burial of a donkey..." | God's judgment on kings |
| Jeremiah 20:4 | "Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I will make you a terror...'" | God's judgment on Zedekiah |
| 2 Kings 24:15 | "He carried Jehoiachin captive to Babylon." | Jehoiachin's captivity |
| 2 Kings 24:17 | "And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king..." | Jehoiachin's uncle deposed |
| 2 Chronicles 36:10 | "And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon..." | Jehoiachin's Babylonian exile |
| Jeremiah 37:1 | "And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned, instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah." | Zedekiah's kingship |
| Ezekiel 19:10 | "Your mother was like a vine in your blood, planted by the waters..." | Zion's downfall and kings' ruin |
| Ezekiel 19:12 | "But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground..." | Figurative language of downfall |
| Jeremiah 17:2 | "They proudly call the children of their sanctuaries proud." | Critique of Judah's pride |
| Isaiah 14:18 | "All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house." | Contrast with kings' glorious burial |
| Micah 1:11 | "Pass on, inhabitant of Shaphir, in nakedness and shame; the inhabitant of Zaanan does not come forth." | Shame and exile |
| Nahum 3:10 | "Yet she was carried into exile, into captivity; her little ones were dashed in pieces at the head of all the streets..." | Judgment on Nineveh |
| Romans 11:21 | "For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you." | Warning against apostasy |
| 1 Corinthians 10:11 | "Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for instruction to us, on whom the end of the ages has come." | Lessons from Israel's history |
| Hebrews 12:17 | "For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it with tears." | Esau's rejection |
| Revelation 18:5 | "for her sins are heaped high, reaching to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities." | Judgment on Babylon |
| Genesis 49:24 | "but his bow remained in strength; the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob..." | Joseph's blessing |
| Deuteronomy 28:36 | "The LORD will bring you and the king whom you have set over you to a nation that neither you nor your fathers have known. And there you shall serve other gods of wood and stone." | Consequences of disobedience |
| Amos 5:5 | "But do not seek Bethel, and do not enter into Gilgal or pass over to Beersheba..." | Warnings against idolatry |
| Proverbs 29:1 | "He who is often reproved, and stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond recovery." | Consequences of stubbornness |
Jeremiah 22 verses
Jeremiah 22 19 Meaning
This verse speaks of the burial of a king, Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), with the burial of a donkey. This signifies extreme dishonor and condemnation, a fate worse than a common person's burial. It illustrates God's judgment upon him for his wickedness and the unrighteousness that characterized his reign.
Jeremiah 22 19 Context
Jeremiah chapter 22 continues God's prophetic message to the kings of Judah, addressing their unfaithfulness, injustice, and pride. This particular verse focuses on the impending judgment upon King Jehoiakim, specifically referencing his ignoble end. The surrounding verses (22:10-19) describe the fate awaiting Shallum (also known as Jehoahaz) and Jehoiakim, detailing the consequences of their sinful reigns and the people's disobedience. The prophecy paints a grim picture of exile and disgrace for these rulers. Historically, this period in Judah was marked by Babylonian invasions and the erosion of Davidic kingship, leading to significant national trauma.
Jeremiah 22 19 Word analysis
- "Will be buried": (Hebrew: qāḇēr yuqbar) – signifies the act of interment, but here it carries a strong sense of divine decree regarding the manner of burial.
- "With the burial of": (Hebrew: qəḇer hamōr) – this specific phrasing links the manner of burial directly to the animal, emphasizing disgrace.
- "a donkey": (Hebrew: hamōr) – symbolizes a beast of burden, associated with lowliness and commonality. It was not an animal typically associated with royal or honorable burials, unlike horses or other noble animals mentioned in broader ancient Near Eastern contexts.
- "dragged and cast forth": (Hebrew: māšôk ûmšuṭ) – a vivid depiction of violent ejection. This suggests being unceremoniously pulled away and thrown out.
- "beyond the gates of Jerusalem": (Hebrew: miḥûṣ ləšə‘āray yiṟûšālām) – signifies being cast out from the holy city, being rejected from the sacred space, and treated as an outcast.
- The overall phrasing: conveys an ultimate rejection and condemnation, stripped of all honor, status, and proper burial rites accorded to kings and even common citizens of repute.
Jeremiah 22 19 Bonus section
The donkey, while a creature of labor, was also associated with humble kingship in certain instances, such as Solomon's ride to his anointing (1 Kings 1:33-34). However, here, the comparison to its burial carries a different weight, signifying finality, expulsion, and worthlessness in death. The phrase "dragged and cast forth" strongly resonates with prophetic pronouncements of judgment where individuals or cities are violently removed or destroyed, such as the judgment on Nineveh (Nahum 3:10). This dishonor reflects the spiritual emptiness of Jehoiakim's reign.
Jeremiah 22 19 Commentary
This verse vividly pronounces God's severe judgment on Jehoiakim. His burial like a donkey, dragged and cast out of Jerusalem, illustrates the utter dishonor he will face due to his persistent sin and defiance of God's word. This is a stark contrast to the glorious burial expected for a king, highlighting the consequences of leading a nation astray through unrighteousness. It serves as a potent warning against arrogance and disobedience.