Jeremiah 35:11

KJV

But it came to pass, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans, and for fear of the army of the Syrians: so we dwell at Jerusalem.

— Jeremiah 35:11, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 35 connects to 10 cross-references. The Rechabites' faithfulness to their ancestor Jonadab's command never to drink wine is contrasted with Judah's unfaithfulness to God's commands. Because the Rechabites obeyed their human ancestor, they are promised their lineage will never end, while Judah faces judgment for …

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Other Translations

ASV

But it came to pass, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans, and for fear of the army of the Syrians; so we dwell at Jerusalem.

YLT

and it cometh to pass, in the coming up of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon unto the land, that we say, Come, and we enter Jerusalem, because of the force of the Chaldeans, and because of the force of Aram--and we dwell in Jerusalem.'

BBE

But when Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, came up into the land, we said, Come, let us go to Jerusalem, away from the army of the Chaldaeans and from the army of the Aramaeans: and so we are living in Jerusalem.

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