So Judah was carried away. The kingdom of the two tribes was at an end, and the task of the historian might seem to be accomplished. He stil…

The king of Babylon struck them ... —He was too irritated by the obstinacy of their defense to admire their brave…

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:18)

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…