Jeremiah 39:2 kjv — And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.

King James Version

"And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up."

— Jeremiah 39:2, King James Version

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Jeremiah 39 — Context

1

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 they besieged it.

2

And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.

3

And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal–sharezer, Samgar–nebo, Sarsechim, Rab–saris, Nergal–sharezer, Rab–mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.

4

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

5

But the Chaldeans’ army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where 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 King James Version reads: “And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.”
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 (KJV): “And in the eleventh year of Zedekiah, in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, the city was broken up.” 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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