II Kings 25:9
The Scripture
(9) And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt he with fire.
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
I Kings 9:8II Chronicles 36:19Psalms 74:3Psalms 74:4Psalms 74:5Psalms 74:6Psalms 74:7Psalms 79:1Isaiah 64:10Isaiah 64:11Jeremiah 7:14Jeremiah 26:9
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