Lux Domini
For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

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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 24:17-20.

Glossary

Babylon Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
Jerusalem Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Zedekiah Person
Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.