Lux Domini
Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying,

What does Jeremiah 39:11 mean?

The servants of God alone are prepared for all events; and they are delivered and comforted, while the wicked suffer. They often meet with more kindness from the profane, than from hypocritical professors of godliness.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Read with

Keep this verse inside Jeremiah 39:11-14 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

Jeremiah Person

Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).