Jeremiah 52:16 web — But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers.

World English Bible

"But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers."

— Jeremiah 52:16, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 52 — Context

13

and he burned the house of Yahweh, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire.

14

All the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem all around.

15

Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the poorest of the people, and the residue of the people who were left in the city, and those who fell away, who 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 vineyard keepers and farmers.

17

The pillars of brass that were in the house of Yahweh, and the bases and the bronze sea that were in the house of Yahweh, 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 with which they ministered, took they away.

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The cups, and the fire pans, and the basins, and the pots, and the lampstands, 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 World English Bible reads: “But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers.”
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 (WEB): “But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers.” 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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