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The word came to Jeremiah from Yahweh

"Yahweh spoke to Jeremiah". See Jeremiah 32:1. After Babylon conquered Jerusalem, this chapter reveals an unfolding peace in the area. Ammon, who was supposed to be Judah's ally against Babylon, probably sought to distract Babylon from attacking them by ruining the peace in the region of Judah.

Nebuzaradan

This is the name of a man. See Jeremiah 39:9.

who were being carried into exile to Babylon

"whom the soldiers were about to take to Babylon as exiles"