Discovery BoxJeremiah 29:2 
Context29:2 He sent it after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the palace officials, 1 the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had been exiled from Jerusalem. 2
Jeremiah 35:11
Context35:11 But when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon invaded the land we said, ‘Let’s get up and go to Jerusalem 3 to get away from the Babylonian 4 and Aramean armies.’ That is why we are staying here in Jerusalem.”
1 tn This term is often mistakenly understood to refer to a “eunuch.” It is clear, however, in Gen 39:1 that “eunuchs” could be married. On the other hand it is clear from Isa 59:3-5 that some who bore this title could not have children. In this period, it is possible that the persons who bore this title were high officials like the rab saris who was a high official in the Babylonian court (cf. Jer 39:3, 13; 52:25). For further references see HALOT 727 s.v. סָרִיס 1.c.
2 sn See 2 Kgs 24:14-16 and compare the study note on Jer 24:1.
3 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
4 tn Heb “Chaldean.” For explanation see the study note on 21:4.
