2 Kings 24:11

And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and his servants did besiege it.

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Interpretation

Jehoiachin reigned but three months, yet long enough to show that he justly smarted for his fathers' sins, for he trod in their steps. His uncle was intrusted with the government.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 24:10-14.

2 Kings 24:10 2 Kings 24:11 2 Kings 24:12 2 Kings 24:13 2 Kings 24:14

Glossary

Babylon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).