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Leadership Targeted
Commentators explain that the Babylonians systematically targeted Judah's leadership. The list begins with the highest religious authorities: Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah his deputy, and other key temple officials. This was a deliberate act to dismantle the nation's spiritual structure.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:18
18th Century
Theologian
It was Nebuzaradan's responsibility to select for exemplary punishment the persons whom he regarded as most guilty, either because of the original …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:18
19th Century
Bishop
Seraiah the chief (high) priest. — Grandfather or great-grandfather of Ezra ([Reference 1 Chronicles 6:1…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:18
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 18-21. And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the
chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 25:8–21
17th Century
Minister
The city and temple were burned, and, it is probable, the ark was in it. By this, God showed how little He cares for the outward pomp of His worshi…