E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 36:10
sent. N. B., not "came". brought him = had him brought. Zedekiah. Originally Mattaniah. Compare 2 Kings 24:17 , &c. his brother: i.e. his next of kin. In this case his uncle (2 Kings 24:17 . 1 Chronicles 3:15 ). read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 36:1-23
Failure, defeat and captivity (36:1-23)The Chronicler spent much time describing the reforms of Hezekiah and Josiah, impressing upon his readers that good kings tried to be faithful to the Mosaic and Davidic covenants. They had to follow the Levitical order if they were to enjoy the promises given to the dynasty of David. With the death of Josiah, Judah quickly returned to its former ungodly ways. Successive kings followed disastrous policies, both political and religious, which resulted in... read more