II Kings 25:18
The Scripture
(18) And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
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 25:24II Kings 25:25II Kings 25:26I Chronicles 6:14Ezra 7:1Jeremiah 52:24Jeremiah 21:1Jeremiah 29:25Jeremiah 29:29
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