2 Kings 25

Commentary

2 Kings 25 is a chapter that details the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. It is a tragic chapter that speaks of the destruction of the city and the exile of its people. The chapter begins with the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army. The city is surrounded and the people are in despair. The Babylonians breach the walls and enter the city, destroying it and taking the people captive. The temple is looted and burned, and the city is left in ruins. The chapter then moves to the exile of the people. The Babylonians take the people captive and deport them to Babylon. This is a tragic event, as the people are taken away from their homeland and forced to live in a foreign land. The chapter ends with the Babylonians appointing a new king to rule over the people. This is a sign of the Babylonians' control over the people, and a reminder of their power. 2 Kings 25 is a tragic chapter that speaks of the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of its people. It is a reminder of the power of the Babylonians and the consequences of disobedience.