A Little Boy wanted $100.00 badly and prayed to God for a whole week, but nothing happened. So,
he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00. When the Post Office got the letter
addressed to God they forwarded it on to the Whitehouse. The President was very impressed, … More
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Babylon conquered Assyria and became the new world power. In the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and surrounded it (vv. 1-3). After 18 months of siege the Babylonians broke through the wall and completely destroyed the city. Zedekiah and the remaining soldiers fled by night through a gate in the wall and headed toward the Jordan Valley. However, they were overtaken and captured near Jericho. They were taken to Nebuchadnezzar’s field headquarters north of Damascus in Syria. Nebuchadnezzar slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his eyes. Then he was blinded and taken to Babylon which would make further rebellion virtually impossible (vv. 4-7).
About four weeks after the breakthrough into the city Nebuchadnezzar sent his imperial guard to Jerusalem. They burned every important building including the temple and the royal palace. Then they proceeded to break down the city walls so they could not defend themselves against their Babylonian conquerors. Anything that was made of gold, silver or brass was taken as spoil (vv. 13-17). The leading citizens of the city, who had probably been leaders in resisting Nebuchadnezzar were also taken into exile. The only people left were the poorest farmers who were to keep the land from growing completely wild.
Application
Time and again God in His dealing with Judah demonstrated His mercy in the face of deserved judgement by giving the people repeated opportunities to repent. The same is true as he deals with man today.
II Kings 25:1-21 (English Standard Version)
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The Fall And Captivity of Judah
II Kings 25:1–21
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A Little Boy wanted $100.00 badly and prayed to God for a whole week, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00. When the Post Office got the letter addressed to God they forwarded it on to the Whitehouse. The President was very impressed, … More
Babylon conquered Assyria and became the new world power. In the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and surrounded it (vv. 1-3). After 18 months of siege the Babylonians broke through the wall and completely destroyed the city. Zedekiah and the remaining soldiers fled by night through a gate in the wall and headed toward the Jordan Valley. However, they were overtaken and captured near Jericho. They were taken to Nebuchadnezzar’s field headquarters north of Damascus in Syria. Nebuchadnezzar slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons before his eyes. Then he was blinded and taken to Babylon which would make further rebellion virtually impossible (vv. 4-7).
About four weeks after the breakthrough into the city Nebuchadnezzar sent his imperial guard to Jerusalem. They burned every important building including the temple and the royal palace. Then they proceeded to break down the city walls so they could not defend themselves against their Babylonian conquerors. Anything that was made of gold, silver or brass was taken as spoil (vv. 13-17). The leading citizens of the city, who had probably been leaders in resisting Nebuchadnezzar were also taken into exile. The only people left were the poorest farmers who were to keep the land from growing completely wild.
Application
Time and again God in His dealing with Judah demonstrated His mercy in the face of deserved judgement by giving the people repeated opportunities to repent. The same is true as he deals with man today.
II Kings 25:1-21 (English Standard Version)
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