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At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up to Jerusalem, and the city was besieged.
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A Calculated Invasion
Commentators explain that this siege was not a random event but a calculated military campaign. They note it began in the spring, the typical season for ancient warfare, and that Nebuchadnezzar's 'servants' were his top generals leading the army. Some scholars even suggest a strategy to blockade the south to prevent aid from Egypt.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Came up against Jerusalem - The cause and circumstances of this siege are equally obscure. Perhaps Nebuchadnezzar detected Jehoiachin in som…
19th Century
Anglican
At that time. —In the spring of the year (2 Chronicles 36:10). Thenius infers from Jeremiah 13:19 (“the cities of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At that time When Jehoiachin reigned:
when the year was expired ; so it is in …
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