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2 Kings 24:15 · KJV

"And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his officers, and the mighty of the land, those carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
15And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, and the king's mother, and the king's wives, and his officers, and the mighty of the land, those carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon.
16And all the men of might, even seven thousand, and craftsmen and smiths a thousand, all that were strong and apt for war, even them the king of Babylon brought captive to Babylon.
17And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does captivity mean in your life?

2

How do you cope with situations that feel confining?

3

When have you felt removed from your home or comfort zone?

Life Application

faith

Finding faith in captivity can lead to spiritual growth.

community

Building community during tough times can provide support.

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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