Jeremiah 34:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And Zedekiah king of Judah and his princes will I give into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of them that seek their life, and into the hand of the king of Babylon's army, which are gone up from you.”
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The Context of Jeremiah 34:21
Zedekiah and his princes will be given into the Babylonians' hands.
What Does Jeremiah 34:21 Mean?
Zedekiah himself is included in the judgment, though earlier verses promised he would not die by the sword. Here the king is given into the hand of enemies 'that seek their life.' The apparent contradiction may indicate that Zedekiah and his princes, as ringleaders of the covenant-breaking, face a harsher judgment than the general promise of verse 4.
The Babylonian army, already surrounding Jerusalem, becomes the instrument of divine judgment. Babylon is no mere military threat but the executor of God's covenant justice. The king's fate and the kingdom's fate are now sealed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 34:21
What does Jeremiah 34:21 mean?
Zedekiah and his princes will be given to Babylon to be captured or killed.
What is the context of Jeremiah 34:21?
Zedekiah and his princes will be given into the Babylonians' hands.