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Jeremiah 39:6

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah.

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The king of Babylon executed Zedekiah's sons right in front of him at Riblah, and he also killed all of Judah's leaders.

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The king of Babylon made Zedekiah watch as he killed his sons right in front of him. He also executed all of Judah's leaders there in Riblah.

This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, who are prophesying lies to you in my name: Listen, I will hand them over to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them right in front of you.

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