2 Chronicles 36:10 · KJV

"And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁸Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

⁹Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.

¹⁰And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem.

¹¹Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem.

¹²And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from the mouth of the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to authority in difficult situations?

What does it mean for you to trust God's plan during times of uncertainty?

When have you felt like you were placed in a position of leadership unexpectedly?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead with integrity in your own life, even when circumstances are challenging.

trust

Reflect on a time when you had to trust someone else's decision that affected you.

People in This Verse

NebuchadnezzarOT

King of Babylon who led the siege against Jerusalem and was known for his military conquests.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

ZedekiahOT

The last king of Judah, who reigned during the Babylonian siege. His rule ended in tragedy with the fall of Jerusalem and his subsequent capture.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:18

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Iraq today)

An ancient city that became the capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its wealth and cultural advancements.

Judah(Israel today)

The southern kingdom of Israel, known for its capital Jerusalem and significant biblical events.

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