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2 KINGS CHAPTER 25
Jerusalem is besieged: Zedekiah taken; his sons slain; and his eyes put out, 2Ki_25:1-7. Nebuzar-adan burneth Jerusalem and the temple; breaketh down the wall of the city; carrieth the remnant, except a few poor labourers, into captivity, and much treasure, 2Ki_25:8-17; slayeth the nobles at Riblah, 2Ki_25:18-21. Gedaliah is made governor of Judah: he is slain: the rest flee into Egypt, 2Ki_25:22-26. Evil-merodach advanceth Jehoiachin in his court, 2Ki_25:27-30.
To chastise Zedekiah for his rebellion and perjury, 2Ch_36:13. They built forts against it round about; partly to keep all supplies of men or provisions from entering into the city; and partly that from thence they might shoot darts, or arrows, or stones into the city. See Jer_52:4 Eze_4:2 17:17.