Jeremiah 39:8

And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 39:8

BSB
The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
AKJV
And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
CPDV
Also, the Chaldeans burned the house of the king and the house of the people with fire, and they overturned the wall of Jerusalem.
ERV
And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.
NHEB
The Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
SMT
And the Chaldeans burnt the house of the king, and the house of the people, with fire, and they broke the walls of Jerusalem.

Commentary for Jeremiah 39:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 39:8
Summary
Babylonians burn buildings and demolish city walls
Place
Jerusalem
Event
City buildings burned and walls destroyed
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
History