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Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard took them, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah.

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Substance Over Symbols

Matthew Henry's commentary uses the fall of Jerusalem to highlight that God values the inner life of faith far more than the outward signs of religion. The capture of the leaders and the destruction of the temple demonstrate that when the heart of worship is gone, God sees no reason to preserve its external symbols.

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2 Kings

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 25:20

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:18)

Matthew Henry

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…