2 Kings 25:11 Meaning
Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carry away.
Context Explained
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.
11Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard carry away.
12But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
13And the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 39:9
Jeremiah describes the fate of the remnant left in Jerusalem, paralleling this verse.
Lamentations 3:22
Lamentations reflects on the mercy of God amidst judgment, providing hope for the remnant.
Ezekiel 14:22
Ezekiel discusses the remnant that will survive, explaining the future hope for Israel.
Source: 2 Kings 25:11