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Jeremiah 39 · Grade 4

When the City Fell

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In the ninth year of Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar's army surrounded Jerusalem. In the eleventh year, a breach was made in the city wall. Babylon's officials took their seats in the middle gate. Zedekiah fled by night, but he was caught near Jericho and brought to Nebuchadnezzar, who judged him harshly and took him in chains to Babylon. The palace and houses were burned, and the walls were broken down.

Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, carried the people away to Babylon. He left some of the poorest people in Judah and gave them vineyards and fields.

In the middle of this disaster, God remembered his servants. Nebuchadnezzar ordered that Jeremiah be released and cared for, and he was handed to Gedaliah to live among the people. God also kept his promise to Ebedmelech. For I will surely save you. You won't fall by the sword, but you will escape with your life, because you have put your trust in me.

Show What You Know

  1. What happened in the eleventh year of Zedekiah?

  2. Where was Zedekiah caught?

  3. Whom did Nebuzaradan leave in Judah?

  4. Why did God promise to save Ebedmelech?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Zedekiah fled by night, but he was caught near Jericho and brought to Nebuchadnezzar, who judged him harshly and took him in chains to .
  2. Nebuzaradan, the captain of the , carried the people away to Babylon.
  3. In the middle of this disaster, remembered his servants.
  4. For I will surely you.

Think About It

  1. How does God's care for Jeremiah and Ebedmelech show his faithfulness even in disaster?

  2. What does it mean to put your trust in God when things around you are falling apart?

Memory Verse

For I will surely save you. You won’t fall by the sword, but you will escape with your life, because you have put your trust in me,” says Yahweh.’”

Jeremiah 39:18 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping me safe. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is trust?
  • How does God care for you?

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