“the captain of the guard,” in rank next to the king, who appears prominent in directing affairs at the capture of Jerusalem ([2 Kings 25:8-20](/2kgs#2Kgs.25.8); [Jer. 39:11](/jer#Jer.39.11); [40:2-5](/jer#Jer.40.2)). He showed kindness toward Jeremiah, as commanded by Nebuchadnezzar (40:1). Five years after this he again came to Jerusalem and carried captive seven hundred and forty-five more Jews.