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
Parallel
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
Parallel
2 Kings 25:12 is the parallel account, repeating that the commander left the poorest to work the land.
2 Kings 24:14
Parallel
2 Kings 24:14 records a similar policy in an earlier deportation: only the poorest were left, echoing the pattern in 52:16.