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He carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon; and the king`s mother, and the king`s wives, and his officers, and the chief men of the land, carried he into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon.

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A Strategic Exile

Commentators explain that this was a strategic deportation, not a random one. Nebuchadnezzar specifically targeted the entire leadership class of Judah—the royal family, court officials, nobles, and even religious leaders like the priests and the prophet Ezekiel. This 'brain drain' was intended to cripple the nation and prevent future uprisings.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 24:15

18th Century

Theologian

The mighty of the land—Or “the great,” “the powerful.” The word used is quite distinct from that in 2 Kings 24:14 and [Reference…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 24:15

19th Century

Bishop

And he carried away. —The form of the verb is different from that in 2 Kings 24:14. We might render: “Yea, he…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 24:15

17th Century

Pastor

And he carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon
Where he continued at least thirty seven years, (2 Kings 25:27

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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…