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and Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.

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A Hopeless Surrender

Commentators explain that King Jehoiachin's 'going out' was not an act of war but one of complete surrender. Despairing of any hope to defend Jerusalem, he and his entire royal court submitted to Nebuchadnezzar, likely hoping for clemency. Instead of mercy, he was taken prisoner, signifying the total subjugation of Judah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 24:12

18th Century

Theologian

The eighth year - Jeremiah calls it the seventh year (Jeremiah 52:28), a statement which implies only a different manner of coun…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 24:12

19th Century

Bishop

And Jehoiaehin the king of Judah went out ... —Despairing of the defense, he threw himself upon the clemency of Nebuchadnezzar. The queen-…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 24:12

17th Century

Pastor

And Jehoiachin king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon ,
&c.] Not to fight with him, but to submit to him, and…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 24:8–20

17th Century

Minister

Jehoiachin reigned only three months, yet long enough to show that he justly suffered for his fathers' sins, because he followed in their steps. Hi…