Jeremiah 52:13
New International Version
He set fire to the temple of the LORD, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down.

New Living Translation
He burned down the Temple of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem. He destroyed all the important buildings in the city.

English Standard Version
And he burned the house of the LORD, and the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down.

Berean Standard Bible
He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.

King James Bible
And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire:

New King James Version
He burned the house of the LORD and the king’s house; all the houses of Jerusalem, that is, all the houses of the great, he burned with fire.

New American Standard Bible
And he burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire.

NASB 1995
He burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire.

NASB 1977
And he burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he burned the house of Yahweh, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; even every large house he burned with fire.

Amplified Bible
He burned down the house of the LORD and the king’s palace and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house or important structure he set on fire.

Christian Standard Bible
He burned the LORD’s temple, the king’s palace, all the houses of Jerusalem; he burned down all the great houses.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He burned the LORD’s temple, the king’s palace, all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the nobles.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
and he burned down the LORD's temple, the king's palace, and every important building in the city, as well as all the houses.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He burned down the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem. Every important building was burned down.

Good News Translation
He burned down the Temple, the palace, and the houses of all the important people in Jerusalem;

International Standard Version
He burned the LORD's Temple, the king's house, and all the houses in Jerusalem. He also burned every public building with fire.

Majority Standard Bible
He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem?every significant building.

NET Bible
He burned down the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem, including every large house.

New Heart English Bible
and he burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, burned he with fire.

Webster's Bible Translation
And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men he burned with fire:

World English Bible
He burned Yahweh’s house, and the king’s house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house, he burned with fire.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he burns the house of YHWH, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem—even every great house he has burned with fire,

Young's Literal Translation
and he burneth the house of Jehovah, and the house of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great house he hath burned with fire,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will burn the house of Jehovah, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt in fire:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great house he burnt with fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he set fire to the house of the Lord, and to the house of the king, and to all the houses of Jerusalem. And every great house he burned with fire.

New American Bible
He burned the house of the LORD, the palace of the king, and all the houses of Jerusalem; every large building he destroyed with fire.

New Revised Standard Version
He burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he burned the house of the LORD and the house of the king of Judah and all the houses of Jerusalem and all the houses of the princes he burned with fire;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he burned the house of LORD JEHOVAH and the house of the King of Judea, and all of the households of Jerusalem, and all of the households of the Princes they burned in fire
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and he burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, even every great man's house, burned he with fire.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and he burnt the house of the Lord, and the king's house; and all the houses of the city, and every great house he burnt with fire.

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Context
The Temple Destroyed
12On the tenth day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem. 13He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem— every significant building. 14And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down all the walls around Jerusalem.…

Cross References
2 Kings 25:9
He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building.

2 Chronicles 36:19
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 2:7
The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast.

Lamentations 2:9
Her gates have sunk into the ground; He has destroyed and shattered their bars. Her king and her princes are exiled among the nations, the law is no more, and even her prophets find no vision from the LORD.

Ezekiel 24:21
Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’

Ezekiel 33:21
In the twelfth year of our exile, on the fifth day of the tenth month, a fugitive from Jerusalem came to me and reported, “The city has been taken!”

Daniel 9:2
in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.

Isaiah 64:10-11
Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins.

Micah 3:12
Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.

Zechariah 7:14
But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known, and the land was left desolate behind them so that no one could come or go. Thus they turned the pleasant land into a desolation.”

Matthew 24:2
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Mark 13:2
“Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Luke 19:43-44
For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”

Luke 21:6
“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Acts 6:13-14
where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”


Treasury of Scripture

And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire:

burned

Jeremiah 7:14
Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh.

2 Kings 25:9
And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt he with fire.

2 Chronicles 36:19
And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof.

the king's

Jeremiah 22:14
That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.

Jeremiah 34:22
Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to return to this city; and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with fire: and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation without an inhabitant.

Jeremiah 37:8-10
And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it, and burn it with fire…

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Jeremiah 52
1. Zedekiah rebels
4. Jerusalem is besieged and taken
8. Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,
12. Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city
24. He carries away the captives
28. The number of Jews carried captive
31. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin














He burned down the house of the LORD
This phrase refers to the destruction of Solomon's Temple, a pivotal event in Jewish history. The temple, built by King Solomon, was the center of Israelite worship and housed the Ark of the Covenant. Its destruction in 586 BC by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar marked the end of the First Temple period. This event fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah and other prophets who warned of Jerusalem's destruction due to the people's unfaithfulness (Jeremiah 7:14; 26:6). The burning of the temple symbolizes the severe judgment of God upon His people for their idolatry and disobedience.

the royal palace
The royal palace, also known as the king's house, was the residence of the kings of Judah. Its destruction signifies the end of the Davidic monarchy in Jerusalem at that time. This event is a fulfillment of the warnings given by prophets like Jeremiah, who spoke against the corruption and idolatry of the kings (Jeremiah 22:5). The loss of the palace represents the loss of political sovereignty and the beginning of the Babylonian exile.

and all the houses of Jerusalem
The burning of all the houses in Jerusalem indicates the total devastation of the city. This destruction was comprehensive, affecting not only the religious and political centers but also the common people. It reflects the thoroughness of the Babylonian conquest and the fulfillment of God's judgment as prophesied (Jeremiah 34:2). The destruction of the city is a poignant reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.

every significant building
This phrase emphasizes the complete and utter destruction of Jerusalem's infrastructure. Significant buildings likely included administrative centers, military structures, and homes of the wealthy. The thoroughness of the destruction underscores the severity of the judgment and the completeness of the Babylonian victory. This event is a historical turning point, leading to the Babylonian exile, which profoundly impacted Jewish identity and faith. The destruction of these buildings also serves as a backdrop for the hope of restoration and rebuilding, as prophesied by Jeremiah and later fulfilled in the return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple under Ezra and Nehemiah.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nebuchadnezzar
The Babylonian king who ordered the destruction of Jerusalem, including the temple, as a judgment from God for the people's disobedience.

2. Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah, which was besieged and destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the temple.

3. The House of the LORD (Temple)
The sacred temple built by Solomon, representing God's presence among His people. Its destruction symbolized the severe consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness.

4. The Royal Palace
The residence of the kings of Judah, symbolizing the political power and leadership that had turned away from God.

5. Babylonian Siege
The event where Babylonian forces captured and destroyed Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the Babylonian exile for the Jewish people.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
The destruction of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Persistent sin and rebellion lead to judgment and loss.

The Importance of God's Presence
The temple's destruction signifies the loss of God's manifest presence among His people. It challenges us to value and maintain our relationship with God.

The Role of Leadership
The fall of the royal palace highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide people in righteousness. Leadership that strays from God's ways can lead to national downfall.

Hope in Restoration
Despite the destruction, God's promises of restoration and hope remain. This encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness even in times of judgment.

Reflecting on Our Spiritual State
The events call us to examine our own lives and communities, ensuring we are aligned with God's will and not inviting similar judgment.(13) All the houses of the great men.--More accurately, all the great houses.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He burned down
וַיִּשְׂרֹ֥ף (way·yiś·rōp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8313: To be, on fire

the house
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the royal
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

palace,
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the houses
בָּתֵּ֧י (bāt·tê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1004: A house

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

every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

significant
הַגָּד֖וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

building.
בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house


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