Jeremiah 52:17 net — The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the LORD, as well as the movable stands and the large bro…

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"The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the LORD, as well as the movable stands and the large bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took all the bronze to Babylon."

— Jeremiah 52:17, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 52 — Context

14

The whole Babylonian army that came with the captain of the royal guard tore down the walls that surrounded Jerusalem.

15

Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, took into exile some of the poor, the rest of the people who remained in the city, those who had deserted to the king of Babylon, and the rest of the craftsmen.

16

But he left behind some of the poor and gave them fields and vineyards.

17

The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the LORD, as well as the movable stands and the large bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took all the bronze to Babylon.

18

They also took the pots, shovels, trimming shears, basins, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests.

19

The captain of the royal guard took the gold and silver bowls, censers, basins, pots, lampstands, pans, and vessels.

20

The bronze of the items that King Solomon made for the LORD’s temple(including the two pillars, the large bronze basin called“The Sea,” the twelve bronze bulls under“The Sea,” and the movable stands) was too heavy to be weighed.

Jeremiah 52:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 52:17 say?
Jeremiah 52:17 in the NET Bible reads: “The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the LORD, as well as the movable stands and the large bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took all the bronze to Babylon.”
Where is Jeremiah 52:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 52:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 52, verse 17.
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 52:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 52:17 in?
Jeremiah 52:17 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 52:17?
Jeremiah 52:17 reads (NET): “The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the LORD, as well as the movable stands and the large bronze basin called“The Sea.” They took all the bronze to Babylon.” 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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