Jeremiah 52:16

But Nebuzar–adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 39:10 is nearly identical to 52:16, both stating that Nebuzaradan left the poor to work vineyards and fields.

Jeremiah 40:5–7 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:5-7 shows the poor left behind placed under Gedaliah's governorship, continuing the narrative from 52:16.

2 Kings 25:12 is the parallel account, repeating that the commander left the poorest to work the land.

2 Kings 24:14 records a similar policy in an earlier deportation: only the poorest were left, echoing the pattern in 52:16.