In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety
barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane
exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to news reports, the pilo … More
Control
Nebuchadnezzar’s victory over Egypt at this time established Babylon as the strongest nation in that part of the world. This victory placed Judah under Babylonian control. In order to bring Judah securely under his rule Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah and took some captives to Babylon. According to Daniel 1:1, this was the time Daniel and his three friends were taken captive. After this Judah was plagued by raiding bands from Babylonia, Aramea, Moab and Ammon, who took advantage of Judah’s weakened condition. Actually, God sent these enemies against Judah to punish her for her sins (vv. 2-5).
When Jehoiakim died his son Jehoiachin succeeded him as king. He ruled Judah for only three months at the age of l8 and like his father he did evil in the sight of the Lord. He surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar along with the queen mother and all of the nobles and officials and they were taken captive to Babylon. Also all of the temple and palace treasures, including the gold articles that remained from Solomon’s days were taken. In all, l0,000 people were taken captive including the Prophet Ezekiel (Ez. 1:1-3). Only the very poor people remained.
Mattaniah, Josiah’s son and Jehoiakim’s uncle, was placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar. This was the third son of Josiah to rule Judah. Nebuchadnezzar changed Mattaniah’s name to Zedekiah and he had an evil 11 year reign. Through the anger of the Lord he participated in a rebellion against Babylon that would consequently lead to disaster.
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No matter how much man thinks he is in control of every situation, it is actually God who is in control and nothing is going to happen that He does not allow to happen.
II Kings 24:1-20 (English Standard Version)
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The Reign And Activity of Jehoachin
II Kings 24:1–20
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In August 1994, a Korean air jet skidded across a rain-soaked runway and rammed into a safety barricade in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped to safety, just moments before the plane exploded into flames. So what caused this near tragedy? According to news reports, the pilo … More
Nebuchadnezzar’s victory over Egypt at this time established Babylon as the strongest nation in that part of the world. This victory placed Judah under Babylonian control. In order to bring Judah securely under his rule Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah and took some captives to Babylon. According to Daniel 1:1, this was the time Daniel and his three friends were taken captive. After this Judah was plagued by raiding bands from Babylonia, Aramea, Moab and Ammon, who took advantage of Judah’s weakened condition. Actually, God sent these enemies against Judah to punish her for her sins (vv. 2-5).
When Jehoiakim died his son Jehoiachin succeeded him as king. He ruled Judah for only three months at the age of l8 and like his father he did evil in the sight of the Lord. He surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar along with the queen mother and all of the nobles and officials and they were taken captive to Babylon. Also all of the temple and palace treasures, including the gold articles that remained from Solomon’s days were taken. In all, l0,000 people were taken captive including the Prophet Ezekiel (Ez. 1:1-3). Only the very poor people remained.
Mattaniah, Josiah’s son and Jehoiakim’s uncle, was placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar. This was the third son of Josiah to rule Judah. Nebuchadnezzar changed Mattaniah’s name to Zedekiah and he had an evil 11 year reign. Through the anger of the Lord he participated in a rebellion against Babylon that would consequently lead to disaster.
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No matter how much man thinks he is in control of every situation, it is actually God who is in control and nothing is going to happen that He does not allow to happen.
II Kings 24:1-20 (English Standard Version)
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