Jeremiah 39:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall say to you.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall say to you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Take him and keep an eye on him and see that no evil comes to him; but do with him whatever he says to you.
Webster's Revision
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall say to thee.
World English Bible
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do to him even as he shall tell you.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.
Clarke's Jeremiah 39:12 Bible Commentary
Take him - look well to him - Nebuchadnezzar had heard that this prophet had foretold his capture of the city, and had frequently used all his influence to induce Zedekiah to pay the tribute, and not rebel against him; and on this account would be inclined to show the prophet especial favor.
Wesley's Jeremiah 39:12 Bible Commentary
39:12 Take him - It is probable, that Nebuchadnezzar had been informed, Jeremiah had constantly told the king, that the Chaldeans should take the city, and as steadily persuaded both the king and princes to surrender it to them.
