Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There at Riblah the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he also killed all the officials of Judah. New Living Translation The king of Babylon made Zedekiah watch as he slaughtered his sons. He also slaughtered all the officials of Judah at Riblah. English Standard Version The king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and also slaughtered all the officials of Judah at Riblah. Berean Standard Bible There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah. Berean Literal Bible And the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and all the officials of Judah he killed in Riblah. King James Bible And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. New King James Version Then the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. And he killed all the princes of Judah in Riblah. New American Standard Bible And the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also slaughtered all the commanders of Judah in Riblah. NASB 1995 The king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also slaughtered all the princes of Judah in Riblah. NASB 1977 And the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also slaughtered all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also slaughtered all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Amplified Bible The king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he also killed all the princes of Judah at Riblah. Berean Annotated Bible There at Riblah (fertility) the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing) slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah (YHWH is righteous) before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah (praised). Christian Standard Bible At Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his eyes, and he also slaughtered the Judean commanders. Holman Christian Standard Bible At Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his eyes and also slaughtered the Judean commanders. American Standard Version And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Contemporary English Version Zedekiah's sons and the officials of Judah were killed while he watched, English Revised Version And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king of Babylon slaughtered Zedekiah's sons as Zedekiah watched. He also slaughtered all the officials of Judah at Riblah. Good News Translation At Riblah he put Zedekiah's sons to death while Zedekiah was looking on and he also had the officials of Judah executed. International Standard Version The king of Babylon killed Zedekiah's sons before his eyes, and he also killed all the Judean officials at Riblah. NET Bible The king of Babylon had Zedekiah's sons put to death while Zedekiah was forced to watch. He also had all the nobles of Judah put to death there at Riblah. New Heart English Bible The king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he killed also all the officials of Judah in Riblah. Webster's Bible Translation And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah. World English Bible The king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. He also killed all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king of Babylon slaughters the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he has also slaughtered all the princes of Judah in Riblah; Berean Literal Bible And the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and all the officials of Judah he killed in Riblah. Young's Literal Translation And the king of Babylon slaughtereth the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and also all the princes of Judah hath he slaughtered in Riblah; Smith's Literal Translation And the king of Babel will slaughter the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: and he slaughtered also all the chiefs of Judah in Riblah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king of Babylon slew the sons of Sedecias before his eyes: and he slew all the princes of Juda in Reblatha. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king of Babylon cut the throats of the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the leaders of Judah at Riblah. New American Bible As Zedekiah looked on, the king of Babylon slaughtered his sons before his eyes! All the nobles of Judah were slaughtered at Riblah. New Revised Standard Version The king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and also killed all the officers of Judah at Riblah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he slew also all the princes of Judah in Diblath. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King of Babel slaughtered the children of Tsedeqiah before his eyes, and all the Nobles of Judea he ran through with the sword in Deblath OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes; he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Sedekias before his eyes; and he slew all the princes of Juda in Deblatha. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fall of Jerusalem Recounted…9The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah. 10There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the officials of Judah. 11Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day.… Cross References There at Riblah 2 Kings 23:33 And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. Jeremiah 39:5 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. 2 Kings 25:6 The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. the king of Babylon Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. 2 Kings 24:10-12 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. / And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. / Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, 2 Kings 25:7 And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. Jeremiah 39:6 There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. Ezekiel 12:13 But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. and he also killed all the officials of Judah. 2 Kings 25:18-21 The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. / Of those still in the city, he took a court official who had been appointed over the men of war, as well as five royal advisors. He also took the scribe of the captain of the army, who had enlisted the people of the land, and sixty men who were found in the city. / Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took them and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah. … Jeremiah 34:21 And I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah and his officials into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives, to the army of the king of Babylon that had withdrawn from you. 2 Chronicles 36:17 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Lamentations 4:13-16 But this was for the sins of her prophets and the guilt of her priests, who shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. / They wandered blind in the streets, defiled by this blood, so that no one dared to touch their garments. / “Go away! Unclean!” men shouted at them. “Away, away! Do not touch us!” So they fled and wandered. Among the nations it was said, “They can stay here no longer.” … 2 Kings 24:14-16 He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Ezekiel 21:25-27 And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’ Ezekiel 17:16-21 ‘As surely as I live,’ declares the Lord GOD, ‘he will die in Babylon, in the land of the king who enthroned him, whose oath he despised and whose covenant he broke. / Pharaoh with his mighty army and vast horde will not help him in battle, when ramps are built and siege walls constructed to destroy many lives. / He despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Seeing that he gave his hand in pledge yet did all these things, he will not escape!’ … Treasury of Scripture And the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah. slew Jeremiah 22:30 Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah. Jeremiah 39:6,7 Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah… Genesis 21:16 And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept. he slew Jeremiah 52:24-27 And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door: … 2 Kings 25:18-21 And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door: … Ezekiel 9:6 Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. Jump to Previous Babylon Death Eyes Judah Killed Officials Princes Riblah Rulers Slaughtered Slaughtereth Slew Zedekiah Zedeki'ahJump to Next Babylon Death Eyes Judah Killed Officials Princes Riblah Rulers Slaughtered Slaughtereth Slew Zedekiah Zedeki'ahJeremiah 52 1. Zedekiah rebels4. 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 There at Riblah Riblah was a strategic location in ancient Syria, situated on the Orontes River. It served as a military headquarters for the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, during his campaigns against Judah. This location is significant as it was a place of judgment and execution, highlighting the severity of Judah's punishment. Riblah's mention underscores the fulfillment of prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah and other prophets about the consequences of Judah's disobedience. the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes and he also killed all the officials of Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. ZedekiahThe last king of Judah, who reigned from 597 to 586 BC. He was appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, but later rebelled against him. 2. King of Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar) The powerful ruler of the Babylonian Empire who conquered Jerusalem and brought Judah under his control. 3. Riblah A city in the land of Hamath, which served as a military headquarters for Nebuchadnezzar during his campaign against Judah. 4. Sons of Zedekiah The children of King Zedekiah, who were executed by Nebuchadnezzar as a punishment and a warning to others. 5. Officials of Judah The leaders and nobles of Judah who were also executed, signifying the complete overthrow of Judah's political structure. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceZedekiah's rebellion against Babylon, despite Jeremiah's warnings, led to devastating consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's guidance. The Sovereignty of God The events at Riblah demonstrate God's control over nations and leaders, fulfilling His prophetic word through Jeremiah. The Cost of Leadership Zedekiah's failure as a leader resulted in personal tragedy and national disaster. Leaders are called to seek God's wisdom and lead with integrity. The Reality of Judgment The execution of Zedekiah's sons and officials illustrates the seriousness of divine judgment. It calls believers to live righteously and heed God's warnings. Hope Beyond Judgment While this passage is somber, it points to the need for repentance and the hope of restoration, themes that are prevalent throughout the book of Jeremiah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 52:10?2. How does Jeremiah 52:10 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Jeremiah 52:10? 4. How does Jeremiah 52:10 connect to Deuteronomy 28's warnings about disobedience? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Jeremiah 52:10 to modern Christian life? 6. What role does leadership play in the events described in Jeremiah 52:10? 7. Why did King Zedekiah's sons face execution in Jeremiah 52:10? 8. How does Jeremiah 52:10 reflect God's judgment on Judah? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 52:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52? 11. Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler’s capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah’s downfall; how can these differences be reconciled? 12. Jeremiah 39:6–7: Was blinding a defeated king actually a common Babylonian punishment, and do we have external records confirming this practice? 13. What archaeological evidence, if any, supports the precise sequence of events described in Jeremiah 52:4-16? 14. Why do extra-biblical historical sources seem to conflict or fail to mention details about Mattaniah's appointment as Zedekiah (2 Kings 24:17)? What Does Jeremiah 52:10 Mean There at Riblah“There at Riblah…” (Jeremiah 52:10) • Riblah sat on the Orontes River along a major military route. It became Nebuchadnezzar’s field headquarters (cf. 2 Kings 25:6). • By noting the exact place, Scripture roots the event in verifiable geography, underscoring that God’s judgment was carried out in real time and space—no myth, but history (Jeremiah 39:5; Ezekiel 24:2). • Riblah’s distance from Jerusalem (about 200 miles) reminds us how far covenant-breaking had taken Judah. The nation’s leaders were hauled off to a foreign command post to face the consequences foretold by the prophets (Deuteronomy 28:36). the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes “…the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes…” • This brutal act fulfilled Jeremiah’s warning that the royal family would not escape judgment (Jeremiah 34:3). • Watching his heirs executed was the last sight Zedekiah ever saw before being blinded (Jeremiah 39:6-7). The enemy intended maximum psychological torment; God’s word highlighted the cost of covenant unfaithfulness (Leviticus 26:17). • The extinction of Zedekiah’s line fulfilled earlier prophecies that David’s throne, though ultimately secured in Christ, would experience a temporary earthly cutoff because of sin (Jeremiah 22:30; Ezekiel 21:25-27). and he also killed all the officials of Judah “…and he also killed all the officials of Judah.” • Judah’s leadership—princes, advisers, military commanders—had led the nation into rebellion against both Babylon and God (Jeremiah 38:19; 2 Chronicles 36:12-16). • Their execution stripped Judah of any remaining earthly governance, paving the way for exile and demonstrating that sin’s wages reach every social level (Romans 6:23; Lamentations 4:12-13). • This total purge fulfilled God’s declaration that He would “make Jerusalem a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth” (Deuteronomy 28:25; Jeremiah 24:8-10), yet it also set the stage for future restoration under a new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34). summary Jeremiah 52:10 records the precise place, personal anguish, and national devastation that fell on Judah because of persistent disobedience. Riblah anchors the event in history, the slaughter of Zedekiah’s sons dramatizes the end of a sinful dynasty, and the execution of Judah’s officials confirms that no status shields from divine justice. The verse stands as a sober reminder that God’s warnings come true, yet it also points forward: once human leadership failed, God would ultimately raise up the righteous Branch, Jesus Christ, to reign forever (Jeremiah 23:5-6). (10) He slew also all the princes of Judah in Riblah.--The fact is not stated in 2 Kings 25, but is found in Jeremiah 39:6.Hebrew There at Riblahבְּרִבְלָֽתָה׃ (bə·riḇ·lā·ṯāh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7247: Riblah -- a city in Hamath, also one on southeast border of Israel the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon בָּבֶ֛ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city slaughtered וַיִּשְׁחַ֧ט (way·yiš·ḥaṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat Zedekiah’s צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ (ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6667: Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son before his eyes, לְעֵינָ֑יו (lə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and he also killed שָׁחַ֥ט (šā·ḥaṭ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7819: To slaughter, beat all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the officials שָׂרֵ֥י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Judah. יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links Jeremiah 52:10 NIVJeremiah 52:10 NLT Jeremiah 52:10 ESV Jeremiah 52:10 NASB Jeremiah 52:10 KJV Jeremiah 52:10 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 52:10 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 52:10 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 52:10 French Bible Jeremiah 52:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:10 The king of Babylon killed the sons (Jer.) |
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