KJV ORIGINAL
And Nebuzaradan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, took these people and brought them to the king of Babylon at Riblah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Babylonian commander transported the captured Jewish leaders to where the Babylonian king was waiting.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred in 586 BC when Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar. Riblah was a strategic city in Syria that served as Nebuchadnezzar's military headquarters during his campaigns. The 'these' refers to the chief priest, temple officials, and other prominent Jews who had been captured when Jerusalem was destroyed.
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