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A Prophetic Turning Point
Commentators explain this verse as a pivotal moment. Nebuchadnezzar's victory over Egypt at Carchemish (mentioned in Jeremiah) shifted regional power, making Jehoiakim a vassal to Babylon. This event, where Daniel and others were first taken captive, marks the beginning of the subjugation that prophets had warned about, leading directly to the 70-year exile.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 24:1
18th Century
Theologian
In his days - That is, 605 B.C., which was the third full year of Jehoiakim’s reign according to Daniel 1:1, and the beginning of his fourth…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 24:1
19th Century
Bishop
In his days. —In his fifth or sixth year. In Jehoiakim’s fourth year, Nebuchadnezzar defeated Necho at Carchemish ([Reference Jere…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 24:1
17th Century
Pastor
In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up
Against Jerusalem; this was in the latter end of the third, or th…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 24:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…