Jeremiah 38:3

Thus saith the LORD, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, which shall take it.

Study Helps

Interpretation

Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. The princes went on in their malice.

Read with

This thought runs through Jeremiah 38:3-6.

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Babylon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.