So[R.V. Then] they took the king, and brought him up to[R.V. unto] the king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar was stationed at some distance, and was awaiting the issue of the campaign. The verb rendered -take" implies seizure as a prisoner. It is used before (2 Kings 10:14) - Take themalive".

to Riblah See on 2 Kings 23:33.

and they gave judgement upon him Jeremiah 39:5 says, - Hegave judgement upon him". No doubt the proceeding was of this kind. The king appointed a committee to try Zedekiah, and when they had given their sentence, Nebuchadnezzar commanded it to be carried into effect.

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