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God Values Heart over Buildings
Matthew Henry's commentary highlights a profound lesson: God allowed His own temple to be destroyed to show that He prioritizes genuine faith over the outward symbols of worship. When the people's hearts had turned away, the physical temple lost its meaning. This is a timeless reminder for believers to focus on their inner spiritual life, not just external religious practices.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 25:8
18th Century
Theologian
The nineteenth year of king Nebuchadnezzar - This was 586 B.C. if we count from the actual date of his accession (604 B.C.), but 587 B.C. if…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 25:8
19th Century
Bishop
On the seventh day ... — An error for the tenth day (Jeremiah 52:12), one numeral letter having been mistaken…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 25:8
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 8-12. And in the fifth month, on the seventh day of the month, &c.] In (Jeremiah 52:12) it is the tenth …
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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…