Jeremiah 34:7-9

New King James Version

⁷ when the king of Babylon’s army fought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish and Azekah; for only ^(A)these fortified cities remained of the cities of Judah.

Treacherous Treatment of Slaves

⁸ This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people who were at Jerusalem to proclaim ^(B)liberty to them: ^9 (C)that every man should set free his male and female slave—a Hebrew man or woman—^(D)that no one should keep a Jewish brother in bondage.