Jeremiah - Chapter-39 | 10000questions.org

Jeremiah Chapter 39 Summary

Final captivity of Judah in accordance with the prophets.

How long was Jerusalem under siege by the Babylonians? Why do you think it took this long? How can you deal with repeated attacks from an enemy?
Why did Zedekiah and his men of war flee Jerusalem? How far did he get? Why is it sometimes good to run from problems, but at other times not good to run from problems?
What happened to all of King Zedekiah's sons? Why? Could it have been avoided? How can you help mitigate a bad decision from becoming a tragic and irreversible decision?
What happened to Zedekiah? Should he have listened to Jeremiah? How could he have avoided his tragic troubles?
What happened to all of the nobles of Judah? Why?
Did the Babylonians leave anyone in the land of Judah? Who? Why?
How was Jeremiah treated by the Babylonians? Why?
What options were given to Jeremiah? Why such good options? How should you decide when you have some good alternative options?
Why was Ebed-Melech delivered and apparently treated well by the Babylonians?
Why is it that when you trust God, generally speaking, things work out well? Have you found that trusting in God works? Why or why not? In your experience, what happens when you do not trust in God?

Broken up, v. 2.

Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sar-sechim, Rab-saris, Rab-mag, Nebuzaradan, Jeremiah, Nebushasban, Ge-daliah, Ebed-melech.

17, 18.