Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying,

Nebuchadrezzar ... gave charge concerning Jeremiah. Jeremiah's prophecies were known to Nebuchadnezzar through deserters (; ); also through the Jews carried to Babylon with Jeconiah (cf. ). Hence, the king's kindness to him.

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