II Kings · Chapter 25 King James Version

II Kings 25:2

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The Scripture

(2) And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.
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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Related verses (shared words)

Jeremiah 52:5