Jeremiah 52:30: "in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard deported 745 Jews. In all, 4,600 people were taken captive." (Berean Standard Bible)

Context and Historical Background:

Jeremiah 52:30 is part of the concluding chapter of the Book of Jeremiah, which provides a historical account of the fall of Jerusalem and the subsequent deportations to Babylon. This chapter serves as a historical appendix, summarizing the events that led to the Babylonian exile, a pivotal moment in the history of Israel.

The verse specifically mentions the deportation of 745 Jews in the twenty-third year of King Nebuchadnezzar's reign, carried out by Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard. This event is part of a series of deportations that occurred after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The total number of captives mentioned in this chapter is 4,600, which likely refers to the heads of families or significant individuals, suggesting a larger number of people when including women and children.

Theological Significance:

The deportations to Babylon were a fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah and other prophets, who had long cautioned the people of Judah about the consequences of their persistent disobedience and idolatry. This verse underscores the sovereignty of God in using foreign powers to execute judgment upon His people, while also setting the stage for eventual restoration and return, as prophesied in other parts of Scripture.

Theologically, this passage highlights themes of judgment, exile, and hope. The exile served as a period of purification and reflection for the Jewish people, leading to a renewed commitment to the covenant upon their return. It also foreshadows the ultimate redemption and restoration found in the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.

Historical and Archaeological Insights:

The deportations mentioned in Jeremiah 52:30 align with historical records and archaeological findings that confirm the Babylonian conquest and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. Babylonian records, such as the Babylonian Chronicles, provide external corroboration of these events, lending historical credibility to the biblical narrative.

Conclusion:

Jeremiah 52:30 serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, yet it also points to His faithfulness in preserving a remnant and fulfilling His promises. The exile, while a period of great suffering, ultimately contributed to the spiritual renewal of the Jewish people and the preservation of their identity, paving the way for the coming of the Messiah. This verse, therefore, is not only a historical record but also a testament to God's redemptive plan throughout history.745 (1 Occurrence)

Jeremiah 52:30
in the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive of the Jews seven hundred forty-five persons: all the persons were four thousand and six hundred.
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745 (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance 745 (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 52:30 in the three
and twentieth year of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuzaradan the captain ...
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Captivity (141 Occurrences)
... KINGDOM (THE WORK OF ASSYRIA) 1. Western Campaigns of Shalmaneser II, 860-825 BC
2. Of Rimmon-nirari III, 810-781 BC 3. Of Tiglath-pileser III, 745-727 BC 4 ...
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760 (2 Occurrences)

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743 (1 Occurrence)

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Immersion
... immersion) and sacrifice (Schurer, HJP, II, 2, pp. 319 f; Edersheim, LTJM, II,
745, and I, 273). John the Baptist, baptized "in the river ...
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Trine
... immersion) and sacrifice (Schurer, HJP, II, 2, pp. 319 f; Edersheim, LTJM, II,
745, and I, 273). John the Baptist, baptized "in the river ...
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Triune
... immersion) and sacrifice (Schurer, HJP, II, 2, pp. 319 f; Edersheim, LTJM, II,
745, and I, 273). John the Baptist, baptized "in the river ...
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Tiglathpileser (3 Occurrences)
... This king of Assyria, who reigned, as we learn from his annals, from 745 BC to 727
BC, was one of the greatest of Assyrian monarchs. See ASSYRIA. ...
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Tiglath-pileser (6 Occurrences)
... This king of Assyria, who reigned, as we learn from his annals, from 745 BC to 727
BC, was one of the greatest of Assyrian monarchs. See ASSYRIA. ...
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Midian (60 Occurrences)
... this is correct the references point to the existence of this Midianite tribe in
the North of el-Chijaz in the times of Tiglath-pileser and Sargon (745-705 BC ...
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