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52:12-23 The Destruction of the Temple. Though 39:8 has already described the city's burning in general terms, this passage focuses on the pillaging and burning of God's house.
52:12 fifth month. after the breach in the city walls (v. 6) Nebuzaradan (39:9-10), Nebuchadnezzar's representative, entered Jerusalem to complete its destruction.
52:13 See 39:8. Nebuzaradan set fire to the temple, the palace, and all large houses. These fires must have destroyed other parts of the city as well. The burning of the temple is not mentioned in 39:8.
52:14 The Chaldean army . . . broke down all the walls, thus leaving the city defenseless. Nehemiah began rebuilding the walls (Neh. 2:11-3:32).
52:17-23 See 2 Kings 25:13-17. For a description of these temple furnishings, see the notes on 1 Kings 7:13-47. Nebuzaradan took these ornaments before burning the temple (Jer. 52:13).
