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2 Kings 24:12: Meaning Explained
And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his...
2 Kings 24:12
“and Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
King Jehoiachin surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar, who captured him.
What’s Happening Here
Judah's king was now a prisoner.
Key Words
surrenderedgave up and admitted defeat
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that leadership decisions have real consequences for entire communities, and it shows how political power shifts can dramatically change people's lives, themes still relevant in today's world.
Did You Know?
Archaeologists discovered ancient Babylonian administrative tablets that mention King Jehoiachin by name, confirming his captivity and even recording food rations provided to him and his sons.
Word Study
H3318
went outוַיֵּצֵ֞א
H3078
And Jehoiachinיְהֽוֹיָכִ֤ין
H4428
and the kingמֶ֣לֶךְ
H3063
of Judahיְהוּדָה֙
H894
of Babylonבָּבֶ֔ל
H517
he and his motherוְאִמּ֔וֹ
H5650
and his servantsוַֽעֲבָדָ֖יו
H8269
and his princesוְשָׂרָ֣יו
H5631
and his officersוְסָֽרִיסָ֑יו
H3947
tookוַיִּקַּ֤ח
H8141
yearבִּשְׁנַ֥ת
H8083
him in the eighthשְׁמֹנֶ֖ה
H4427
of his reignלְמָלְכֽוֹ׃
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