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Yahweh said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and I will cast off this city which I have chosen, even Jerusalem, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there.

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The Point of No Return

Commentators explain that this verse reveals God's irrevocable decree of judgment. Despite King Josiah's righteous reforms, the nation's accumulated sin had reached a point of no return. God's decision to 'remove Judah' meant withdrawing His special care and protection, making their exile inevitable. Even the chosen city and the Temple were not exempt from judgment when the covenant was broken.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 23:27

18th Century

Theologian

It added to Judah’s guilt that she had been warned by her sister Israel’s example, yet failed to learn from it.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 23:26–27

19th Century

Bishop

The historian naturally adds these remarks to prepare the way for what he has soon to relate—the final ruin of the kingdom; and probably also to su…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 23:27

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight,
as I have removed Israel .

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 23:25–30

17th Century

Minister

Upon reading these verses, we must say, Lord, though your righteousness is as the great mountains, evident, plainly to be seen, and past dispute; y…