Jeremiah 34:7

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

የባቢሎን ንጉሥ ሠራዊት በኢየሩሳሌም ከዚያም አልፎ ላኪሽና ዐዜቃ ተብለው በሚጠሩት፥ በይሁዳ ቀርተው በነበሩት የመጨረሻ የተመሸጉ ከተሞች ላይ አደጋ እየጣለ ነበር።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Babylonian army fighting against Jerusalem and other cities in Judah, including Lachish and Azekah, which were still holding out against the attack. Jeremiah is not speaking here; the text is simply narrating the events.

Explained for Children

Imagine if a big, mean bully was trying to take over your neighborhood and some of your friends' houses. This verse is like saying the bully was trying to take over all the houses, and some of your friends were still fighting back in their houses, like Lachish and Azekah.

Historical Background

The Book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-582 BCE. This verse provides a historical snapshot of the Babylonian invasion of Judah, which happened during the reign of King Zedekiah, and reflects the dire situation the Judean cities faced.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this verse can remind us of times when we face overwhelming challenges or attacks from outside forces. Like the cities of Lachish and Azekah, we can remain strong and defend our positions until help arrives.

Topics

• war
• resistance
• Jerusalem
• Babylonian invasion
• cities of Judah
• prophetic history

Related Verses

• Joshua 10:31-32
• 2 Kings 25:1-4
• Ezekiel 4:1-3
• Matthew 24:15-16
• Revelation 6:12-14

Frequently Asked Questions

What historical event is mentioned in Jeremiah 34:7?

The verse describes the Babylonian army attacking Jerusalem and other cities of Judah, including Lachish and Azekah, during the Babylonian invasion of Judah.

Why is Jeremiah 34:7 important for understanding the Babylonian invasion?

This verse provides specific details about the extent and nature of the Babylonian attack, highlighting the cities that were under siege.

How does this verse fit into Jeremiah's message?

Jeremiah often warned of the coming Babylonian invasion, and this verse serves as a historical account of the very invasion he had been predicting.

What can we learn from Lachish and Azekah's resistance?

We can learn about the importance of perseverance and maintaining strength in the face of overwhelming opposition, as Lachish and Azekah did against the Babylonian army.