But the Chaldeans’ army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him.
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Interpretation
Jerusalem was so strong, that the inhabitants believed the enemy could never enter it. But sin provoked God to withdraw his protection, and then it was as weak as other cities.
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This thought runs through Jeremiah 39:4-7.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- Zedekiah Person
- Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.
- Chaldea Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.
- Hamath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hama.
- Jericho Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.
- Riblah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rableh.