Jeremiah 38:28
New International Version
And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured. This is how Jerusalem was taken:

New Living Translation
And Jeremiah remained a prisoner in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

English Standard Version
And Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken.

Berean Standard Bible
And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

King James Bible
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken.

New King James Version
Now Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken. And he was there when Jerusalem was taken.

New American Standard Bible
So Jeremiah stayed in the courtyard of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was captured.

NASB 1995
So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guardhouse until the day that Jerusalem was captured.

NASB 1977
So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guardhouse until the day that Jerusalem was captured.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was captured.

Amplified Bible
So Jeremiah remained in the court of the guardhouse until the day that Jerusalem was captured [by the Chaldeans of Babylon].

Christian Standard Bible
Jeremiah remained in the guard’s courtyard until the day Jerusalem was captured, and he was there when it happened.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jeremiah remained in the guard’s courtyard until the day Jerusalem was captured, and he was there when it happened.

American Standard Version
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken.

Contemporary English Version
I was held in the courtyard of the palace guards until the day Jerusalem was captured.

English Revised Version
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken. And it came to pass when Jerusalem was taken,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeremiah stayed in the courtyard of the prison until the day Jerusalem was captured.

Good News Translation
And I was kept in the palace courtyard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

International Standard Version
Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

Majority Standard Bible
And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

NET Bible
So Jeremiah remained confined in the courtyard of the guardhouse until the day Jerusalem was captured. The Fall of Jerusalem and Its Aftermath The following events occurred when Jerusalem was captured.

New Heart English Bible
So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken.

World English Bible
So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jeremiah dwells in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem has been captured, and he was [there] when Jerusalem was captured.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jeremiah dwelleth in the court of the prison till the day that Jerusalem hath been captured, and he was there when Jerusalem was captured.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jeremiah dwelt in the enclosure of the prison even to the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was when Jerusalem was taken.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jeremias remained in the entry of the prison, until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and it came to pass that Jerusalem was taken.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, Jeremiah remained at the entrance of the prison, until the day when Jerusalem was seized. And it happened that Jerusalem was captured.

New American Bible
Thus Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guard until the day Jerusalem was taken.

New Revised Standard Version
And Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison house until the day that Jerusalem was taken.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Jeremiah remained in the court of the house of prisoners until the day that Jerusalem was besieged
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken. And it came to pass, when Jerusalem was taken--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jeremias remained in the court of the prison, until the time when Jerusalem was taken.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jeremiah Rescued
27When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation. 28And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.

Cross References
Jeremiah 37:16-21
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. / Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” / Then Jeremiah asked King Zedekiah, “How have I sinned against you or your servants or these people, that you have put me in prison? ...

Jeremiah 39:1-2
In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city. / And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached.

Jeremiah 32:2-3
At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. / For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.

Jeremiah 33:1
While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time:

Jeremiah 21:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, / “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.”

2 Kings 25:1-2
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

2 Chronicles 36:17-20
So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ...

Lamentations 1:3
Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.

Ezekiel 24:1-2
In the ninth year, on the tenth day of the tenth month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 39:6-7
The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”

Matthew 24:15-16
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Luke 21:20-24
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. ...

Acts 21:33-34
The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. / Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, and some another. And since the commander could not get at the truth because of the uproar, he ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks.

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.


Treasury of Scripture

So Jeremiah stayed in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken.

Jeremiah 38:13
So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.

Jeremiah 15:20,21
And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD…

Jeremiah 37:21
Then Zedekiah the king commanded that they should commit Jeremiah into the court of the prison, and that they should give him daily a piece of bread out of the bakers' street, until all the bread in the city were spent. Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.

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Jeremiah 38
1. Jeremiah, by a false suggestion, is put into the dungeon of Malchiah.
7. Ebed-Melech, by suit, gets him some enlargement.
14. Upon secret conference, he counsels the king by yielding to save his life.
24. By the king's instructions he conceals the conference from the princes.














And Jeremiah remained
The phrase "And Jeremiah remained" signifies the prophet's steadfastness and endurance. The Hebrew root for "remained" is "יָשַׁב" (yashab), which means to sit, dwell, or abide. This word choice emphasizes Jeremiah's continued presence and unwavering commitment to his prophetic mission despite the dire circumstances. His remaining in the courtyard symbolizes his faithfulness to God's calling, even when faced with personal danger and societal collapse. Jeremiah's endurance serves as an inspiration for believers to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's plan even when the world around them seems to be falling apart.

in the courtyard of the guard
The "courtyard of the guard" refers to a specific location within the royal palace complex in Jerusalem, where prisoners were often held. Archaeological findings suggest that such courtyards were common in ancient Near Eastern palaces, serving as secure holding areas. This setting highlights the tension between Jeremiah's prophetic role and the political powers of his time. Despite being confined, Jeremiah's presence in the courtyard symbolizes the inescapable truth of God's word, which cannot be silenced or contained by human authority. It serves as a reminder that God's message will persist, even in the face of opposition and confinement.

until the day
The phrase "until the day" indicates a specific period of waiting and anticipation. In the Hebrew context, "עַד יוֹם" (ad yom) suggests a divinely appointed time. This waiting period underscores the theme of divine timing and sovereignty throughout the book of Jeremiah. It reminds believers that God's plans unfold according to His perfect timing, and that patience and trust are required as we await the fulfillment of His promises. Jeremiah's endurance "until the day" serves as a testament to his faith in God's ultimate plan for Jerusalem and His people.

Jerusalem was captured
The capture of Jerusalem marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, fulfilling Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment due to the people's unfaithfulness. The Hebrew term for "captured" is "לָכַד" (lakad), meaning to seize or take. This event, historically dated to 586 BC, represents the culmination of a series of warnings given by Jeremiah. The fall of Jerusalem serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God. Yet, it also sets the stage for future restoration and hope, as God's promises of redemption and renewal are woven throughout the prophetic narrative. For believers, this moment in history underscores the importance of heeding God's warnings and trusting in His redemptive plan.

Verse 28. - And he was there when, etc. The words, of which this is an incorrect version, ought to begin the first verse of the next chapter. Render (with Coverdale), And it came to pass when Jerusalem was taken (in the ninth year of Zedekiah came Nebuchadrezzar, etc.; in the eleventh year...the city was cleft open) that all the princes, etc. The correctness of the reading is, however, open to some doubt (see introduction to next chapter)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Jeremiah
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙ (yir·mə·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites

remained
וַיֵּ֤שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in the courtyard
בַּחֲצַ֣ר (ba·ḥă·ṣar)
Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

of the guard
הַמַּטָּרָ֔ה (ham·maṭ·ṭā·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4307: A guard, ward, prison, target, mark

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the day
י֖וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Jerusalem
יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

was captured.
נִלְכְּדָ֣ה (nil·kə·ḏāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere


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