II Kings 25:12
The Scripture
(12) But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the final battle of Jerusalem as the Babylonian army, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, overwhelms the small forces of Judah. Zedekiah, the last king, is captured, executed, and the temple and city are destroyed, marking the end of the Davidic monarchy. The narrative underscores God's judgment on Israel's disobedience and the removal of the monarchy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Kings 24:14Jeremiah 39:10Jeremiah 40:7Jeremiah 52:16Ezekiel 33:24
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