Jeremiah 21:7 meaning and explanation

‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’

Jeremiah 21:7, Berean Standard Bible

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King Zedekiah sent messengers to ask Jeremiah whether the LORD might still rescue Jerusalem from Babylon, as he had rescued the city before. Jeremiah's answer reverses the expectation.

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