Jeremiah 52:28
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Jeremiah 52:28
28 This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
Chapter Context
Jeremiah 52 is a prophetic oracle chapter in the Old Testament that explores themes of worship, mercy, hope. Written during the final years of Judah and early exile (c. 627-580 BCE), this chapter should be understood within its historical context: Prophesied during Judah's final years as Babylon became the dominant power.
The chapter can be divided into several sections:
- Verses 1-5: Introduction and setting the context
- Verses 6-12: Development of key themes
- Verses 13-20: Central message and teachings
- Verses 21-34: Conclusion and application
This chapter is significant because it contributes to the biblical metanarrative of redemption. When studying this passage, it's important to consider both its immediate context within Jeremiah and its broader place in the scriptural canon.
Verse Study
Jeremiah 52:28
28 This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty:
Analysis
The precise enumeration of exiles taken in three deportations (in years seven, eighteen, and twenty-three of Nebuchadnezzar) demonstrates the historical accuracy of Scripture and God's sovereign control over details. The relatively small numbers (3,023, 832, and 745) suggest these were counts of family heads, not total populations. God's covenant people were reduced to a remnant, yet preserved.
Historical Context
These deportations occurred in 597, 586, and 581 BC respectively. The numbering of the remnant echoes God's preservation of a faithful seed throughout Israel's history.
Reflection
- How do detailed historical records in Scripture strengthen your faith?
- What does God's preservation of a remnant teach about His covenant faithfulness?