Jeremiah 39:2 asv — in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city),

American Standard Version

"in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city), "

— Jeremiah 39:2, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 39 — Context

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(in the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and besieged it;

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in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city),

3

that all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, to wit, Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsechim, Rab-saris, Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, with all the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon.

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And it came to pass that, when Zedekiah the king of Judah and all the men of war saw them, then they fled, and went forth out of the city by night, by the way of the king’s garden, through the gate betwixt the two walls; and he went out toward the Arabah.

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But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; and he gave judgment upon him.

Jeremiah 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 39:2 say?
Jeremiah 39:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city), ”
Where is Jeremiah 39:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 39:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 39, verse 2.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 39:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 39:2 in?
Jeremiah 39:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 39:2?
Jeremiah 39:2 reads (ASV): “in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a breach was made in the city), ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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