Jeremiah 37:5

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y como el ejército de Faraón hubo salido de Egipto, y vino la fama de ellos á oídos de los Caldeos que tenían cercada á Jerusalem, partiéronse de Jerusalem.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse tells us that when Pharaoh's army came from Egypt, the Chaldeans who were attacking Jerusalem left because they heard about the approaching Egyptian army. It shows how military actions can change quickly based on new threats.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing a game of tag, and suddenly your friend who was chasing you sees another friend coming to help you. They decide to run away instead of chasing you anymore. That's kind of what happened here with the Chaldeans and the Egyptians.

Contexto histórico

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in the late 7th century BCE. The Babylonians (Chaldeans) were trying to conquer Jerusalem, but when they heard the Egyptian army was coming, they left to deal with the bigger threat.

Aplicación para hoy

In our daily lives, we sometimes change our plans when we face new challenges or threats. Like if you were planning to go to a friend's house, but then heard there might be a storm, you might decide to stay home instead.

Temas

• war
• history
• strategy
• leadership
• change
• prophesy

Versículos relacionados

• Exodus 14:25
• 2 Kings 24:7
• Jeremiah 46:13
• Ezekiel 17:15
• Matthew 2:13

Preguntas frecuentes

Why did the Chaldeans leave Jerusalem?

The Chaldeans left because they heard that Pharaoh's army was coming from Egypt, which posed a new threat that they needed to address.

Who was Jeremiah?

Jeremiah was a prophet who warned the people of Judah about the coming judgment from God due to their sin and idolatry.

What was the significance of the Egyptian army?

The Egyptian army represented a significant military force that could potentially help Jerusalem against the Chaldean siege or act as a rival force to the Chaldeans.

How does this verse relate to modern military strategies?

This verse shows how military leaders often have to adapt their strategies based on new information about enemy movements or reinforcements, much like today's military planners.