2 Kings 24:10-12 Jehoash Becomes King of Judah

10 At that time the officers of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon advanced on Jerusalem and laid siege to it,

11 and Nebuchadnezzar himself came up to the city while his officers were besieging it.

12 Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his attendants, his nobles and his officials all surrendered to him.
In the eighth year of the reign of the king of Babylon, he took Jehoiachin prisoner.

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Meaning of 2 Kings 24:10-12

2 Kings 24:10 is a somber reminder of the consequences of national and spiritual disobedience. As the Babylonian forces besiege Jerusalem, it signifies not only a moment of political downfall but also a divine judgment. The verse compels us to reflect on the importance of fidelity to God's covenant, urging a return to faithfulness.

Cross References for 2 Kings 24:10-12

2 Kings 25:1 - So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar k... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:1 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:1

2 Kings 25:2 - The city was kept under siege until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah. Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:2 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 25:2

Daniel 1:1-2 - Daniel’s Training in Babylon In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebucha... Click to read the verse Daniel 1:1-2 Click to read the verse Daniel 1:1-2