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Jeremiah 39:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 39:10

Verse 10 of 18

Scripture focus

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.

Jeremiah 39:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 39:10

Theological / Devotional

Left of the poor. This was undoubtedly done to prevent a political vacuum in the land. The gifts of land to the poor would ensure their allegiance to the Babylonians, and perhaps also, through the cultivation of the land, the Babylonians might even expect some tribute.

By SdaBc