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The Fall of the Elite
Commentators explain that the men captured were not random citizens but Judah's top leadership. The list includes a military commander, the king's closest advisors, the chief military scribe responsible for conscription, and elite soldiers. This shows the systematic nature of the Babylonian conquest, which dismantled the entire leadership structure to prevent future rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:19
18th Century
Theologian
Out of the city - This clause shows that the five persons mentioned in 2 Kings 25:18 were taken out of the temple.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:18–19
19th Century
Bishop
List of the chief personages taken by Nebuzaradan in the Temple and the city of David. This notice may be regarded as an indirect proof that the up…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:19
17th Century
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(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:18)
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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…