Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Jeremiah 39?

Bible Expert: This chapter talks about the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. It starts off with a message from the Lord to Jeremiah, saying that the city will be handed over to the enemy.

Joe: Whoa! So wait, the Lord is actually handing over Jerusalem to the enemy?

Bible Expert: Yes, that's right. He tells Jeremiah to tell the people of Jerusalem that their punishment for their wickedness is going to be to be taken captive by the Babylonians.

Joe: So what happens next?

Bible Expert: Well, the Babylonians come and take over the city and take many of the people into captivity. Some of the leaders are even put to death.

Joe: That's crazy! What happens after that?

Bible Expert: After the Babylonians take over, they set up a new governor of Jerusalem. He is in charge of restoring the city and bringing it back to its former glory.

Joe: Wow, so the Babylonians actually helped to rebuild Jerusalem?

Bible Expert: Yes, they did. They also let some of the people stay in the city, and promised to take care of them.

Joe: That's amazing. Anything else we should know about Jeremiah 39?

Bible Expert: Well, it ends with a message of hope. The Lord promises that He will restore the city, and that it will once again be a place of joy and peace.