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2 Kings 24:12 · KJV

"And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
11And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came against the city, and his servants did besiege it.
12And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.
13And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.
14And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does surrendering control mean for you?

2

How do you handle situations where you have to give up?

3

When have you felt the need to seek help from others?

Life Application

relationships

Sometimes, surrendering control in relationships can lead to healing.

trust

Learning to trust others can be a step toward personal growth.

People in This Verse

JehoiachinOT

The king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar. His reign was marked by turmoil and the eventual fall of Jerusalem.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:8

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon today)

The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its wealth and cultural achievements in ancient times.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The ancient capital of Judah, significant in biblical history as the site of the temple and royal palace.

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