Jeremiah 52:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled, and went forth out of the city by night by the way of the gate between the two walls, which was by the king's garden; (now the Chaldeans were by the city round about:) and they went by the way of the plain.”
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Read Full Chapter →The walls were breached; Zedekiah and his army fled by night through a gap in the fortifications.
The Context of Jeremiah 52:7
The breach of Jerusalem's walls marks the moment of final collapse and the king's flight.
What Does Jeremiah 52:7 Mean?
The city's defenses finally collapsed under the weight of starvation and siege. In darkness, Zedekiah and his military fled through a narrow passage between two walls, attempting to escape to the plains beyond. The escape route was desperate—a final gamble in the face of certain defeat.
Even in flight, there was no hope. The Chaldeans had encircled the entire city, leaving no true escape. The darkness that concealed their departure also symbolized the complete abandonment of Jerusalem—the king was fleeing, not rallying his forces for a final stand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 52:7
What does Jeremiah 52:7 mean?
The walls were breached; Zedekiah and his army fled by night through a gap in the fortifications.
What is the context of Jeremiah 52:7?
The breach of Jerusalem's walls marks the moment of final collapse and the king's flight.