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Then the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon killed all the nobles of Judah.
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The Price of Disobedience
Commentators like John Gill emphasize that this horrific scene was a direct consequence of King Zedekiah's refusal to heed God's warning through the prophet Jeremiah. Had he surrendered as instructed, his life and the lives of his sons would have been spared. This serves as a sobering reminder of the tangible and tragic costs of disobeying God's clear commands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare the marginal reference. The differences between the two accounts are slight.
19th Century
Anglican
The sons of Zedekiah. —The history of Eastern monarchies presents us with many examples of this refinement of cru…
16th Century
Protestant
It is probable that Nebuchadnezzar continued in that pleasant city while Jerusalem was attacked, for he would not endure the weariness of a long si…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes Not with…
Jerusalem was so strong, that the inhabitants believed the enemy could never enter it. But sin provoked God to withdraw his protection, and then it…
13th Century
Catholic
This section describes the ordering of the remnant of the people after they were taken captive. It is divided into three parts:
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