2Ki 24:8-9 | MHM | STEP | Jehoiachin Carried Captive to Babylon This section tells the sad story of Jehoiachin, who became king of Judah only to lose his throne and be taken captive to Babylon. His reign was very short, and instead of ruling in honor, he became known for his captivity. The troubles that came upon him and his people were the result of the sins of previous generations and his own failure to turn back to God. The chapter also introduces Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, who was set up by the king of Babylon and whose actions would lead to the final fall of Jerusalem. v. 8-9 : Jehoiachin became king at eighteen years old, but he reigned only three months. Like his father, he did evil in the sight of the Lord . He did nothing to break the cycle of sin or to remove the curse that hung over his family (2 Kings 24:8-9 ).

‏ 2 Kings 24:8-9

Jehoiachin Carried Captive to Babylon

This section tells the sad story of Jehoiachin, who became king of Judah only to lose his throne and be taken captive to Babylon. His reign was very short, and instead of ruling in honor, he became known for his captivity. The troubles that came upon him and his people were the result of the sins of previous generations and his own failure to turn back to God. The chapter also introduces Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, who was set up by the king of Babylon and whose actions would lead to the final fall of Jerusalem.

v. 8-9: Jehoiachin became king at eighteen years old, but he reigned only three months. Like his father, he did evil in the sight of the Lord. He did nothing to break the cycle of sin or to remove the curse that hung over his family (2 Kings 24:8-9 ^a).

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