28 This 'is' the people whom Nebuchadrezzar hath removed: in the seventh year, of Jews, three thousand and twenty and three; 29 in the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar—from Jerusalem, souls, eight hundred thirty and two; 30 in the three and twentieth year of Nebuchadrezzar, hath Nebuzar-Adan chief of the guard removed of Jewish souls, seven hundred forty and five; all the souls 'are' four thousand and six hundred.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:28-30
Commentary on Jeremiah 52:24-30
(Read Jeremiah 52:24-30)
The leaders of the Jews caused them to err; but now they are, in particular, made monuments of Divine justice. Here is an account of two earlier captivities. This people often were wonders both of judgment and mercy.