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But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.

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Precise Prophetic Fulfillment

Commentators emphasize that Zedekiah's capture fulfilled multiple prophecies with stunning accuracy. Matthew Henry highlights two that seemed contradictory: Jeremiah prophesied Zedekiah would be brought to Babylon, while Ezekiel said he would not see it. Both came true because his eyes were put out before he was taken there, demonstrating the absolute reliability and precision of God's Word.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 25:5

18th Century

Theologian

Jeremiah 38:23 and Ezekiel 12:13 had prophesied this capture; and the latter had also prophesied the dispersion of the troops ([Referen…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 25:5

19th Century

Bishop

In the plains of Jericho. —In the neighborhood of Jericho, the Arabah expands to the breadth of eleven or twelve miles. The part w…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 25:5

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:1)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 25:1–7

17th Century

Minister

Jerusalem was so fortified that it could not be taken until famine rendered the besieged unable to resist. In the prophecy and Lamentations of Jere…