AT THE MERCY OF THE FOE
2 Chronicles 36:1
The narrative here runs parallel with II Kings, but the events are
described with a certain gravity of warning which enforces the lesson
of history. Here was the final Catastrophe. Long predicted, at last it
fell. The Jewish kings named here were mere puppe... [ Continue Reading ]
DEFEAT AND EXILE
2 Chronicles 36:11
It is expressly stated in Ezekiel 17:13 that Nebuchadnezzar
administered to Zedekiah an oath of fealty in the presence of Jehovah.
Hence by his rebellion, he not only broke his promise to the king of
Babylon, but profaned the name of God. It is in reference to t... [ Continue Reading ]