II Kings 25:5
The Scripture
(5) And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.
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
Isaiah 30:16Jeremiah 24:8Jeremiah 39:5Jeremiah 52:8Amos 2:14Amos 2:15Amos 2:16
Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 52:8Jeremiah 39:5Exodus 14:9I Samuel 4:16I Samuel 17:21I Kings 20:25