Jeremiah 40:2

And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The LORD thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 40:2

BSB
The captain of the guard found Jeremiah and said to him, "The LORD your God decreed this disaster on this place,
AKJV
And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said to him, The LORD your God has pronounced this evil on this place.
CPDV
Therefore, the leader of the military, taking Jeremiah, said to him: "The Lord your God has declared this evil over this place,
ERV
And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, the LORD thy God pronounced this evil upon this place:
NHEB
The captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said to him, "The LORD your God pronounced this evil on this place;
SMT
And the chief of the cooks will take to Jeremiah and say to him, Jehovah thy God spake this evil against this place.

Commentary for Jeremiah 40:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 40:2
Summary
Military commander explains disaster to prophet
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Commander cites divine judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Narrative