2 Kings 25:19 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

And from among the people still hiding in the city, he took an officer who had been in charge of the Judean army; five of the king’s personal advisers; the army commander’s chief secretary, who was in charge of recruitment; and sixty other citizens.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Out of the city - This clause shows that the five persons mentioned in 2 Kings 25:18 were taken out of the temple.

Five…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

List of the chief personages taken by Nebuzaradan in the Temple and the city of David. This notice may be regarded as an indirect proof that the up…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:18)

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

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…