And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
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Interpretation
The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 25:18-21.
Glossary
- Seraiah Person
- Soldier of Jehovah. (1. ) The father of Joab ( 1 Chr. 4:13 , 14). (2. ) The grandfather of Jehu ( 1 Chr. 4:35 ). (3. ) One of David’s scribes or secretaries ( 2 Sam. 8:17 ). (4. ) A Netophathite.
- Zephaniah Person
- Jehovah has concealed, or Jehovah of darkness. (1. ) The son of Cushi, and great-grandson of Hezekiah, and the ninth in the order of the minor prophets. He prophesied in the days of Josiah, king of Judah.