Jeremiah 37:11 kjv
And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
Jeremiah 37:11 nkjv
And it happened, when the army of the Chaldeans left the siege of Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
Jeremiah 37:11 niv
After the Babylonian army had withdrawn from Jerusalem because of Pharaoh's army,
Jeremiah 37:11 esv
Now when the Chaldean army had withdrawn from Jerusalem at the approach of Pharaoh's army,
Jeremiah 37:11 nlt
When the Babylonian army left Jerusalem because of Pharaoh's approaching army,
Jeremiah 37 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 37:12 | But when Jeremiah went out of Jerusalem toward the land of Benjamin to receive his share of the property there among the people, | Jeremiah 37:11-14 |
| Jeremiah 37:13 | and when he was at the Gate of Benjamin, a guard officer was there, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, son of Hananiah. He arrested Jeremiah the prophet, saying, | Jeremiah 37:13-14 |
| Jeremiah 37:14 | "You are going to surrender to the Chaldeans!" | Jeremiah 37:14 |
| Jeremiah 20:2 | Then the LORD struck Pashhur the priest, son of Immer, who was also the chief officer in the temple. | Jeremiah 20:1-2 |
| Jeremiah 38:7 | Now Ebed-melech the Cushite, one of the eunuchs in the king’s palace, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the cistern. | Jeremiah 38:7 |
| Jeremiah 38:21 | "Then Zedekiah the king said to Jeremiah, 'But please, do not let the men make a petition to me to the point of death by sending me back to the house of Jonathan the scribe, or I shall die there.'" | Jeremiah 38:21 |
| Jeremiah 39:4 | When Zedekiah king of Judah saw them, then he and all the warriors fled and went out of the city by night by way of the king’s garden through the gate between the two walls. And he went out by the way of the Arabah. | Jeremiah 39:4 |
| Jeremiah 39:10 | But the Chaldean army left some of the poor of the people, who had nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time. | Jeremiah 39:10 |
| Jeremiah 52:8 | But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. And they captured him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced his sentence upon him. | Jeremiah 52:8 |
| 2 Kings 24:10 | At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. | 2 Kings 24:10 |
| 2 Kings 25:3 | And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine was severe in the city, so that there was no food for the people of the land. | 2 Kings 25:3 |
| 2 Kings 25:4 | Then the city was breached, and all the warriors fled at night by way of the gate between the two walls, towards the king’s garden, though the Chaldeans were all around the city. And they went toward the Arabah. | 2 Kings 25:4 |
| Ezekiel 21:27 | I will overturn, overturn, overturn it! And this also shall be turned, until he comes whose right it is. And I will give it to him.' | Ezekiel 21:27 |
| Lamentations 1:1 | How lonely sits the city that was full of people! She has become like a widow. The princess among the nations, the princess among the provinces, has become a vassal! | Lamentations 1:1 |
| Lamentations 2:7 | The LORD has scorned his altar; he has rejected his sanctuary; he has given into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. | Lamentations 2:7 |
| Lamentations 4:17 | Our eyes failed, looking toward our help in vain. In our watching we watched for a nation that could not save. | Lamentations 4:17 |
| Isaiah 30:7 | The Egyptians are powerfully helpful, but of no avail and for nothing. Therefore I have called this, “Rahab sits still.” | Isaiah 30:7 |
| Matthew 24:2 | Jesus said to them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” | Matthew 24:2 |
| Luke 19:43 | "For the days will come upon you when your enemies will set up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side." | Luke 19:43 |
| Acts 7:60 | And falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. | Acts 7:60 |
Jeremiah 37 verses
Jeremiah 37 11 Meaning
Jeremiah 37:11 states that as the Chaldean army withdrew from Jerusalem due to an approaching Egyptian force, the gates of Jerusalem were shut. This verse highlights the shifting circumstances of the siege and the actions taken by the Judean leadership in response to the potential arrival of the Egyptians. The shutting of the gates signified a temporary reprieve from the direct assault but also a return to a state of isolation and continued impending doom once the Egyptian threat passed.
Jeremiah 37 11 Context
Jeremiah chapter 37 takes place during the final siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians (Chaldeans). Nebuchadnezzar's forces had surrounded the city, creating a dire situation for the inhabitants. In this chapter, an Egyptian army arrives, prompting the Babylonian army to temporarily withdraw their siege to confront the Egyptian threat. Jeremiah, who has been a consistent voice of warning and prophecy concerning the impending judgment, is present during this critical period. This verse specifically describes the internal response of Jerusalem's authorities to the temporary lifting of the siege.
Jeremiah 37 11 Word Analysis
- וּבְעֵת (u'və'et): "And when" or "At the time." This is a conjunctive particle that links the preceding event with the subsequent one.
- צְבַ֤א (tzə'va'): "army" or "host." Refers to the Chaldean forces.
- כַּשְׂדִּים (kas'dîm): "Chaldeans." The Babylonian army, known for its military might.
- יִסֹּ֣בּוּ (yi'só'b'bú): "had turned back" or "had withdrawn." This indicates a cessation of the siege operations.
- מֵעַ֤ל (me'al): "from over" or "from off."
- יְרוּשָׁלִַם (yə'ru'šá'laim): "Jerusalem." The capital city of Judah.
- וַיְהִי (vay'hí): "and it came to pass" or "and it was."
- בְּצֵאת (bə'tzet): "when going out" or "upon departing."
- צְבָאָם (tzə'vá'ám): "their army."
- מֵעַל (me'al): "from off."
- יְרוּשָׁלִַם (yə'ru'šá'laim): "Jerusalem."
- וַיְהִי (vay'hí): "and it was."
- שַׁעַר (ša'ar): "gate." Refers to one of the city's entrances.
- בִּנְיָמִין (bin'yá'mîn): "Benjamin." This likely refers to the Gate of Benjamin, an important gate into the city, possibly on the north side.
- וַיִּסָּגֶר (vay'yisá'ger): "and it was shut." This passive verb signifies the closing of the gate.
Words-Group Analysis
- "When the army of the Chaldeans had turned back from off Jerusalem": This phrase describes the temporary lifting of the siege due to the approach of the Egyptian relief force, as mentioned in the preceding verses (Jeremiah 37:5-10). It signifies a moment of false hope or a change in the immediate pressure.
- "and it was in the departure of their army from off Jerusalem, and it was the gate of Benjamin shut": This clause focuses on the reaction within Jerusalem. The city officials, seeing the Babylonian army withdrawing, acted to secure the city by shutting the gates. The specific mention of the "Gate of Benjamin" might imply the primary entrance and exit points being secured.
Jeremiah 37 11 Bonus Section
The mention of the Gate of Benjamin could have symbolic significance. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob, and his tribe's territory was north of Judah. The gate might represent an exit point or an access route to the north. Jeremiah's own activity at this time (Jeremiah 37:12) is to go out to the land of Benjamin to claim an inheritance, showing that even with the siege temporarily lifted, normal life and familial duties were being attempted. His arrest at this very gate after the lifting of the siege and the shutting of the gates further highlights the volatile and treacherous environment within Jerusalem. This verse illustrates how quickly political and military circumstances could change, creating confusion and impacting individuals like Jeremiah.
Jeremiah 37 11 Commentary
The withdrawal of the Chaldean army was a deceptive turn of events. While it might have offered a moment of relief and suggested an end to the immediate siege, the shutting of Jerusalem's gates indicates a deep-seated fear and perhaps a desire to retain control and prevent further ingress or egress. This action, though seemingly protective, ultimately isolates the city and sets the stage for the intensified pressure that would return. It underscores the spiritual blindness of the leadership, who failed to recognize that the ultimate enemy was not the Babylonian army, but God's judgment for their sin. The closing of the gates also represents a closing of their hearts to repentance and a false sense of security, ultimately sealing their doom.