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See the cross-references. Instead of coming in person, Nebuchadnezzar sent his own troops and those of the neighboring nations against Jehoiakim.…

And the Lord sent against him bands of the Chaldees. —Jehoiakim’s revolt was no doubt instigated by Egypt. While Nebuchad…

And the Lord sent against him
By Nebuchadnezzar, against whom he rebelled:
bands of the Chaldees,…

If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he would not have been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes