II Kings 25:22
The Scripture
(22) And as for the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler.
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
Jeremiah 40:5Jeremiah 40:6Jeremiah 40:7Jeremiah 40:8Jeremiah 40:9Jeremiah 40:10Jeremiah 40:11Jeremiah 40:12II Kings 25:25Jeremiah 39:14Jeremiah 41:2II Kings 22:12
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Jeremiah 29:3Jeremiah 40:5Jeremiah 40:7Jeremiah 40:9Jeremiah 40:11Jeremiah 41:2