Jeremiah 52:17

17 And the 1pillars of bronze that were in the house of the LORD, and the stands and the 2bronze sea that were in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans broke in pieces, and 3carried all the bronze to Babylon.

Jeremiah 52:17 In-Context

15 And Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive some of the poorest of the people and the rest of the people who were left in the city and the deserters who had deserted to the king of Babylon, together with the rest of the artisans.
16 But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
17 And the pillars of bronze that were in the house of the LORD, and the stands and the bronze sea that were in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans broke in pieces, and carried all the bronze to Babylon.
18 And they took away the pots and the shovels and the snuffers and the basins and the dishes for incense and all the vessels of bronze used in the temple service;
19 also the small bowls and the fire pans and the basins and the pots and the lampstands and the dishes for incense and the bowls for drink offerings. What was of gold the captain of the guard took away as gold, and what was of silver, as silver.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Jeremiah 27:19; See 2 Chronicles 4:12-15
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 4:2, 10
  • 3. See Jeremiah 27:22
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