2 Chronicles 36

Jehoahaz made king on the death of his father Josiah, and reigns only three months, 2 Chronicles 36:1 , 2 Chronicles 36:2 . He is dethroned by the king of Egypt, and Jehoiakim his brother made king in his stead, who reigns wickedly eleven years, and is dethroned and led captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Chronicles 36:3-8 . Jehoiachin is made king in his stead, and reigns wickedly three months and ten days, and is also led captive to Babylon, 2 Chronicles 36:9 , 2 Chronicles 36:10 . Zedekiah begins to reign, and reigns wickedly eleven years, 2 Chronicles 36:11 , 2 Chronicles 36:12 . He rebels against Nebuchadnezzar, and he and his people cast all the fear of God behind their backs; the wrath of God comes upon them to the uttermost; their temple us destroyed; and the whole nation is subjugated, and led into captivity, 2 Chronicles 36:13-21 . Cyrus, king of Persia, makes a proclamation to rebuild the temple of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 36:22 , 2 Chronicles 36:23 .