Jeremiah 52:16 asv — But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

American Standard Version

"But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. "

— Jeremiah 52:16, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 52 — Context

13

And he burned the house of Jehovah, and the king’s house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire.

14

And all the army of the Chaldeans, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down all the walls of Jerusalem round about.

15

Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest of the people, and the residue of the people that were left in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to the king of Babylon, and the residue of the multitude.

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But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

17

And the pillars of brass that were in the house of Jehovah, and the bases and the brazen sea that were in the house of Jehovah, did the Chaldeans break in pieces, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.

18

The pots also, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.

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And the cups, and the firepans, and the basins, and the pots, and the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the bowls—that which was of gold, in gold, and that which was of silver, in silver,—the captain of the guard took away.

Jeremiah 52:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 52:16 say?
Jeremiah 52:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. ”
Where is Jeremiah 52:16 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 52:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 52, verse 16.
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 52:16.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 52:16 in?
Jeremiah 52:16 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 52:16?
Jeremiah 52:16 reads (ASV): “But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. ” 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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