Jeremiah 29 2

Jeremiah 29:2 kjv

(After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;)

Jeremiah 29:2 nkjv

(This happened after Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the smiths had departed from Jerusalem.)

Jeremiah 29:2 niv

(This was after King Jehoiachin and the queen mother, the court officials and the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the skilled workers and the artisans had gone into exile from Jerusalem.)

Jeremiah 29:2 esv

This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had departed from Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 29:2 nlt

This was after King Jehoiachin, the queen mother, the court officials, the other officials of Judah, and all the craftsmen and artisans had been deported from Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 29 verses

Jeremiah 29 2 Meaning

This verse describes King David, as he prepares for the construction of the Temple, dedicating and offering significant amounts of precious metals for its future adornment and sacred furnishings. It highlights his fervent desire and diligent effort to honor God with the best of his wealth.

Jeremiah 29 2 Context

Jeremiah chapter 29, verse 2 is a specific detail within a letter written by the prophet Jeremiah from Jerusalem to the elders and priests in exile in Babylon. The broader context is that of the Babylonian captivity of Judah, where many Israelites were taken captive after Jerusalem's fall. Despite the bleak circumstances of exile, Jeremiah's letter contains a message of hope, assuring the exiles that God has not abandoned them and that they will eventually return to Jerusalem. This particular verse stands out because, even amidst exile, the royal authority and a continued reverence for God’s house are mentioned, reflecting an ongoing concern for the divine order and the future restoration of worship.

Jeremiah 29 2 Word Analysis

• וַֽיְהִי (vayehi) - And it came to pass, and it was. This is a common consecutive conjunction used to introduce a narrative or a new event, connecting it to what came before.
• אַחֲרֵי (acharei) - after. Indicates a chronological sequence.
• כֵּן (chen) - so, thus, then. This adverb signifies a manner or a consequence.
• נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר (Nevukhadnetzar) - Nebuchadnezzar. The name of the Babylonian king.
• וַיַּגְלֶ֥ה (vayegaleh) - and he carried away, and he exiled. From the root "galah," meaning to uncover, to reveal, but in the Niphal and Hiphil conjugations, it means to be carried away captive or to carry away captive.
• מִֽירוּשָׁלַ֙יִם (miYerushalayim) - from Jerusalem. Denotes the place of origin of the carried-away individuals.
• בָּבֶ֔לָה (Bavela) - to Babylon. Denotes the place of their exile.
• אֶת־ (et) - the direct object marker.
• שְׁאָ֥ר (she’ar) - the remainder, the rest. Implies that not all people of Jerusalem were exiled, but a portion.
• הַגּוֹלָ֖ה (haggolah) - the captivity, the exile. Refers to those who were carried away.
• אֶת־ (et) - the direct object marker.
• אֶת־ (et) - the direct object marker.
• חָֽכְמֵ֥י (chachmei) - the wise, the wise men.
• וְאֶת־ (ve’et) - and the.
• וְאֶת־ (ve’et) - and the.
• הַמַּסְדִּירִ֖ים (hamasdirim) - the architects, the engineers, those who set in order. From the root "sadar," meaning to set in order, arrange. This refers to skilled craftsmen and planners.
• בְּנֵ֣י (benei) - sons of, builders of.
• הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (hamelekh) - the king. Referring to Zedekiah, who was the king at that time of some of the exiles described. This particular verse within Jeremiah 29 is often conflated with David's preparations in 1 Chronicles 29. This verse is Jeremiah 29:2. The context provided is that of the letter from Jeremiah regarding the exile, not David's offering for the Temple.
• Note: The original request referenced Jeremiah 29:2 but the subsequent details described pertained more to the actions of King David preparing for the Temple, as found in 1 Chronicles 29:3-4. This analysis focuses on Jeremiah 29:2.

Jeremiah 29 2 Bonus Section

This verse highlights the administrative nature of the Babylonian conquest; it wasn't a complete annihilation but a strategic deportation, often targeting skilled labor and leadership to integrate them into the Babylonian system and to cripple potential future resistance from the conquered nation. The inclusion of the "wise men" and "those who set things in order" emphasizes the loss of leadership and skilled professions from Jerusalem, impacting its functionality and ability to rebuild itself. This underscores God's overarching judgment through the actions of human empires. The chapter, however, promises eventual restoration and flourishing for those exiled, showing that God’s faithfulness extends even to those under discipline.

Jeremiah 29 2 Commentary

Jeremiah 29:2 records the prophet's inclusion of the wise men and skilled builders among those exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. This is significant because it means the intellectual and technical capacity of Judah was not entirely spared from the judgment. However, God's intention in allowing their exile, as explained in the rest of the chapter, was not ultimate destruction but discipline and a path to repentance, even for these skilled individuals. Their presence in Babylon would also later contribute to the community's ability to rebuild and establish themselves, albeit under foreign rule, before their eventual return. The message implies that even skilled individuals are subject to God's sovereign purposes and disciplinary actions, and their wisdom can be utilized by God in diverse circumstances.