2 Kings 25:8 · KJV

"And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which is the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzar-adan, captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, unto Jerusalem:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.

⁷And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.

⁸And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, which is the nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzar-adan, captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, unto Jerusalem:

⁹And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man's house burnt he with fire.

¹⁰And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

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Reflection Questions

How does the fall of Jerusalem impact your understanding of resilience?

What does this moment of loss mean for you in your life?

When have you experienced a significant loss that changed your perspective?

Life Application

grief

Consider how to process feelings of loss and seek support from others.

faith

Reflect on how faith can provide strength during difficult times.

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

Nebuzar-adanOT

Captain of the guard for Nebuchadnezzar, responsible for overseeing the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem.

First appearance: 2 Kings 25:8

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Judah and the site of the temple, significant in Jewish history and religion.

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