John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 24:1
2Ki 24:1 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him. Ver. 1. Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. ] Son of Nabopolassar who founded the Babylonian monarchy. Came up, ] sc., After that he had beaten the king of Egypt’s forces at Charchemish. Jer 46:2 Then he turned and rebelled against him. ] Defectione tam turpi quam exitiosa. The king of Egypt by fair promises prevailed with him to rebel against... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Kings 24:1-16
2 Kings 24:1-16In his days Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon came up.Wickedness, retribution and divine control, as revealed in Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion of JudahIn glancing through these chapters there are two objects that press on our attention.(1) A national crisis. The peace, the dignity, the wealth, the religious privileges of Judah are converging to a close. Israel has already been carried away by a despot to a foreign land, and now Judah is meeting its fate. All nations have their... read more