Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 39:13
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes;
13. For the names see on Jer 39:3.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Nebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jer 39:3.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
13. Nebuzara-dan . . . sentHewas then at Ramah (Jer 40:1).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard sent,…. When he was come to Jerusalem, one of the first things he did was, he sent a messenger or messengers to the court of the prison where Jeremiah was, to bring him from thence; and this he did not alone, but with the rest of the princes, who had the same charge, and were joined in the commission with him: two of them are mentioned by name,
Nebushasban Rabsaris and Nergalsharezer Rabmag; the latter of these is manifestly one of the princes that first entered Jerusalem, at the taking of it, [See comments on Jer 39:3]; and perhaps the former is the same with Sarsechim Rabsaris, as Hillerus n thinks, mentioned at the same time, who might have two names; unless we suppose there were two persons in the same office:
and all the king of Babylon’s princes: so that great honour was done to the prophet, to have them all charged with his commission from the king; and to be sent unto, and for, by them all.
n Onomastie. Sacr. p. 604.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(13) Nebushasban.The name, which occurs in the Annals cf Assur-banipal (Records of the Past, i. 64), is possibly another form of the Nebo-sarsechim of Jer. 39:3. Rab-saris ( = chief eunuch, or chamberlain) is, as before, his title. Ashpenaz appears as holding the same position, possibly, as Nebushasbans predecessor, in Dan. 1:3.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Jer 39:13. Nebushasban, &c. Nebushasban, prime minister, or prince of the eunuchs, and Nergal-Sharezer, prince of the Magi.
REFLECTIONS.1st, At last the threatened judgment is executed. Vengeance against sinners, though slow, is sure.
1. The devoted city is taken by storm, after sustaining a siege of eighteen months, begun by the king of Babylon in person, in the midst of winter, and carried on with implacable resentment by his orders for Zedekiah’s perfidy, Nebuchadnezzar himself having retired to Riblah, but on what account is uncertain. The names of the princes who took possession of the middle gate are recorded, with their several offices. These, with their companions, sat in the gate in triumph as victors, or to secure the entrance for their troops, till the city was thoroughly possessed; and thus was fulfilled the prophesy, chap. Jer 1:15.
2. Zedekiah is seized. Under covert of the night, in which the assault was made, when he found the city taken, he attempted to make his escape, and had got as far as the plains of Jericho; but his enemies, being apprized of his flight, quickly pursued and overtook him, and brought him prisoner to Nebuchadnezzar at Riblah, where sentence, grievous as death, is pronounced upon him: his infant children are murdered before his eyes, the nobles of Judah slain; and then, as if to leave him all his miserable days to reflect on this horrid spectacle, the last objects he ever should behold, his eyes are put out, and, bound in fetters of brass, he is led a wretched captive to Babylon, 2Ki 25:4-7. Note; (1.) There is no flying from God. (2.) They who will not believe the warnings of God must, in their sufferings, be convinced of the truths which they despised.
3. Shortly after this the city and temple were burnt, the walls razed, the people carried away captives, and none left but the poor to till the ground and cultivate the vineyards, from whom the Chaldeans had nothing to fear, and who were probably put under a heavy tribute. And this was a strange alteration, and a just retaliation upon the cruel masters who had so enslaved their brethren; themselves are now captives, while their poor and oppressed servants are made proprietors of their estates. So surely will it appear, sooner or later, that there is a righteous God who judgeth the earth.
2nd, They who entrust their all with God, shall never have cause to regret the confidence they repose in him. We have,
1. The great care taken of Jeremiah, as God had promised him, chap. Jer 15:11. Even the king of Babylon, who, no doubt, had heard the prophesies that he had delivered, the advice which he had given, and his sufferings on that account, interests himself for him, and charges Nebuzar-adan, the captain of the guard, either before the city was taken, or immediately thereupon, to use Jeremiah with particular kindness; release him from his confinement, and not only save him from harm, but do for him whatever he should request; which orders he obeyed, as more fully appears in the next chapter. Note; (1.) They who suffer in our cause are entitled to a suitable recompence. (2.) Infidels and idolaters have often shewn more regard to God’s servants than faithless professors.
2. Ebed-melech’s kindness to the prophet is remembered and rewarded. By an express revelation from God, he is assured, that though he should see the calamities pronounced on the people executed, himself should survive them; and, however much he feared for his safety, God will surely deliver him from the sword of the Chaldeans, and give him his life for a prey, when all seemed devoted to death; and this because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the Lord. Note; (1.) Good men may have their fears in the day of danger. But, (2.) They who trust in God shall never be confounded.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Jer 39:13 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes;
Ver. 13. So Nebuzaradan, &c. ] These, who before were so active in destroying the city, are now no less active in honouring the good prophet. All things work together for good to the godly: their greatest enemies shall one day do them honour.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Nebuzaradan: Jer 39:3, Jer 39:9
Reciprocal: Jer 32:2 – Jeremiah
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jer 39:13. What Jeremiahs present wishes were we are not told hut they can be surmised by what was done for him since it was of a desirable nature- The men named in this verse were officers in the Babylonian army but were under Nebuzar-adan.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
Jer 39:13-14. Nebuzar-adan sent and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison Where he was when the city was taken, Jer 38:28; and committed him unto Gedaliah Namely, after he had been carried out of Jerusalem with the rest of the captives as far as Ramah: see Jer 40:1-5. Observe here, reader, a king of Israel and his princes put the Lords prophet in prison, and a heathen king and his princes took him out! Gods people and ministers have often met with fairer and kinder treatment among strangers and infidels than among those who call themselves of the holy city. St. Paul found more favour and justice with King Agrippa than with Ananias the high-priest. But we shall meet with a more full account of Jeremiahs release, and of the kind treatment he received from the Chaldeans, in the next chapter.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Nebuzaradan passed the king’s orders along to the other Babylonian officials in Jerusalem. They released Jeremiah from his confinement in the court of the guardhouse (cf. Jer 38:28) and entrusted him to Gedaliah, another favored Judean, who took him into his home. Jeremiah stayed among the poor people who remained in Jerusalem for some time.