II Kings
The Fall of Jerusalem — II Kings 25
Overview
Jerusalem falls to Babylon after persistent rebellion, marking the sorrowful beginning of exile for Judah.
Details
Key KJV PassageII Kings 25:9 — “And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem.”
Main CharactersZedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, the people of Judah, and God.
Lesson / ThemePersistent rebellion brings judgment, but even exile does not cancel God’s covenant purposes.
Connection to ChristThe fall of Jerusalem highlights the need for the faithful King who would restore God’s people through redemption.
Memory VerseII Kings 25:9.
Discussion QuestionsWhy did Jerusalem fall? What warnings had Judah ignored? How does judgment also point to the need for restoration?
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