There was probably an intention of settling colonists in the country from some other part of the Empire, as the Assyrians had done in Samaria ([Ref…

Of the poor of the land. — 2 Kings 24:14 .

Husbandmen. —Or, plowmen. The word (Hebrew …

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:8)

The city and temple were burned, and, it is probable, the ark was in it. By this, God showed how little He cares for the outward pomp of His worshi…