Long Live the Kings of Judo!

For this assignment we needed to gather some key information about the Kings of Judah. I really did not look forward to completing this homework, because it is long (20 Kings) and kind of repetitive, BUT in the end I can say I learned a lot about each of the Kings and I can see their strengths and weaknesses better after completing this task! So, take a deep breath and read on...

Name of king: Rehoboam (Son of Solomon)

Year of Reign: 931-913BC (17 years)

Scripture References: 1Kings 14:21-31 / 2Chr. 9:31 - 12:16

Good/bad king: Bad king (1Kings 14:22)

1.

Battles:

·      Egypt attacked Jerusalem and took the treasuries of the Lord’s Temple

·      Constant war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      The people built shrines and copied the detestable practices of the pagan nations

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Shemaiah (2Chr. 11:2-4 / 12:5–7, 15)

·      Iddo the Seer (2 Chr. 12:15)

Prophetic message (Shemaiah):

·      God said not to fight their own family, go home

Prophetic message (Iddo the Seer):

·      God said that because the King had abandoned his people, God would abandon him too. But the King repented and God forgave him

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The army did obey, and went home

·      God did not destroy the city completely, because the people repented

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Don’t abandon your people to their own luck, God does not approve of this practice

Name of king: Abijam (or “Abijah” Son of Rehoboam)

Year of Reign: 913-911BC (3 years)

Scripture References: 1Kings 15:1-8 / 2Chr. 13:1 - 14:1

Good/bad king: Bad king 1Kings 14:8-9

1.

Battles:

·      Israel - Jeroboam came to battle with twice as many soldiers (800,000)

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      Abijam gave a speech letting Jeroboam know that Judah was the nation (tribe) that God had made a covenant with and that fighting against them would be to fight against the Lord

·      500,000 soldiers of Israel died that day

·      Abijam’s son Asa became the next King

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Iddo the Seer (2Chr.13:22)

·      Micah

Prophetic message:

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      When the Lord is on your side, army’s numbers don’t matter at all

·      Be brave and courageous

Name of king: Asa (Son of Abijam)

Year of Reign: 911-870BC (41 years)

Scripture References: 1Kings 15:9-24 / 2Chr. 14:1 - 16:14

Good/bad king: Good king (1Kings 15:11) but falls into a rough spot at the end

1.

Battles:

·      Israel - there was constant battle between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel

Alliances:

·      Aram - King Ben-hadad

Other key events (Summary):

·      Banished all shrine prostitutes

·      Got rid of all the idols

·      Fortified the towns of Geba and Mizpah

·      His son Jehoshaphat became the next King

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Azariah, the son of Oded (2Chr. 15:1, 8)

·      Hanani (2Chr. 16:7-10)

Prophetic message (Azariah the son of Oded):

·      God will stay with you if you stay with Him

Prophetic message (Hanani):

·      Because he put his trust in the King of Aram instead of in the Lord, he would be at war from that moment on

Fulfillment of messages:

·      Asa listened to Azariah and got rid of all the idols and gods

·      King Asa did not repent of his lack of faith and actually started to oppress his people, so the Lord made him be at war for the rest of his reign

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Repent of your wicked ways, once, twice and all the times that is needed or your life will be filled with deep trouble

Name of king: Jehoshaphat (Son of Asa)

Year of Reign: 872-848BC (25 years)

Scripture References: 1Kings 22:41-50 / 2Chr. 17:1 - 21:1

Good/bad king: Good king 1Kings 22:43

1.

Battles:

·      He declared peace with Israel!

Alliances:

·      Israel

Other key events (Summary):

·      Built a whole fleet of trading ships, but they never sailed

·      His son Jehoram became the next King

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jehu, the son of Hanani (2Chr. 19:2-3)

·      Jahaziel (2Chr. 20:14-17)

·      Eliezer (2Chr. 20:37)

Prophetic message (Jehu son of Hanani):

·      Because the King has made an alliance with a wicked King, the Lord is very angry with him

Prophetic message (Jahaziel):

·      He told the King not to be afraid because he did not even have to fight for the Lord would fight for him

Prophetic message (Eliezer):

·      Because King Jehoshaphat had allied with Kind Ahaziah, the Lord would destroy his work

Fulfillment of messages:

·      But the King also removed the Asherah poles, there was some good in him, so God did not punish him

·      When the army of Judah got to the battle, they only found dead bodies, they did not have to fight

·      King Jehoshaphat’s ships never sailed, they encountered disaster

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Don’t do alliances with the wicked, that will cause you to fail

Name of king: Jehoram (or “Joram” Son of Jehoshaphat)

Year of Reign: 853-842BC (8 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 8:16-24 / 2Chr. 21:1-20

Good/bad king: Bad king (2Kings 8:18)

1.

Battles:

·      Edomites - they won their independence at this battle

·      God let the Philistines and Arabs to attack Jehoram

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      He married one of Ahab’s daughters

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Obadiah

·      Elijah (2Chr. 21:12–15)

Prophetic message (Elijah):

·      He prophesied that because of all his wickedness, God would destroy him, his family and all that was his. He would be sick until his bowels came out…

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The King died by the intestinal illness after two years of suffering

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Don’t marry the daughter of a wicked leader, that would bring you too close to the dark side, and eventually will make you fall into their wicked practices

Name of king: Ahaziah (or “Jehoahaz” Son of NAME)

Year of Reign: 841BC (1 year)

Scripture References: 2Kings 8:25 - 9:29 / 2Chr. 22:1-9

Good/bad king: Bad king (2Kings 8:27)

1.

Battles:

·      Aram - King Ahaziah went because Joran King of Israel asked him to join him

Alliances:

·      Israel

Other key events (Summary):

·      He was married to one of Ahab’s daughters

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      N/A

Prophetic message (Abijah):

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Don’t marry your enemy country’s leader’s daughter, it’s bound to end up bad

Name of king: Queen Athaliah (Daughter of Ahab - Mother of Ahaziah)

Year of Reign: 841-835BC (6 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 11:1-20 / 2Chr. 22:10 - 23:21

Good/bad king: Bad Queen (2Kings 11:1)

1.

Battles:

·      N/A

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      She killed all the royal family members but one - Joash

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      N/A

Prophetic message (Abijah):

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      When things start bad, most likely they will end up bad. Don’t kill the royal family, that brings bad consequences to your future

Name of king: Joash (or “Jehoash”)

Year of Reign: 835-796BC (0 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 12:1-21 / 2Chr. 24:1-27

Good/bad king: Good king (2Kings 12:2)

1.

Battles:

·      Aram turned to attack them but Joash sent an offering to their King and he did not attack Jerusalem

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      He did not destroy the shrines

·      He rebuilt the temple

·      Joash’s officers plotted against him and killed him

·      His son Amaziah became the next King

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Joel

Prophetic message (Abijah):

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      It is not easy to trust the Lord in difficult times, but that’s when it’s most needed

Name of king: Amaziah (Son of Joash)

Year of Reign: 796-767BC (29 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 14:1-20 / 2Chr. 25:1-28

Good / bad king: Good king (2Kings 14:3)

1.

Battles:

·      Killed 10,000 Edomites

·      Challenged King Jehoash of Israel to battle and lost

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      He did not destroy the pagan shrines

·      King Jehoash captured King Amaziah and destroyed 600 feet of Jerusalem’s wall

·      People conspired against Amaziah when he came back and killed him

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Unnamed prophets (2Chr. 25:7-9, 15, 16)

Prophetic message (Unnamed prophets):

·      Do not hire Israel’s soldiers, you will not win the battle because God has the power to help you or trip you

Fulfillment of messages:

·      Amaziah lost the battle and was captured by the army of Israel because he did not ask the Lord to help him in battle and he just trusted his own strength

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Always consult the Lord and listen to His prophets

Name of king: Uzziah (or “Azariah” Son of Amaziah)

Year of Reign: 792-740BC* (52 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 15:1-7 / 2Chr. 26:1-23

Good/bad king: Good king (2Kings 15:3)

1.

Battles:

·      He declared war to the Philistines and broke the walls of Gath, Jabnh and Ashdod

Alliances:

·       

Other key events (Summary):

·      He failed to destroy the pagan shrines

·      With the help of the Lord he became powerful but then he became proud

·      He decided to burn incense by himself and the priests did not let him, he got very upset, and the Lord struck him with leprosy right there at the Temple. So the priests got him out

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Isaiah

·      Zechariah (2Chr. 26:5)

Prophetic message:

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      As long as the King sought guidance from the Lord, God gave him success

Name of king: Jotham (Son of Uzziah)

Year of Reign: 750-735BC (16 years) 1Kings 15:33

Scripture References: 1Kings 15:32-38 / 2Chr. 27:1-9

Good/bad king: Good king (1Kings 15:34) “But he did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there. He rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple of the Lord.” (1Kings 15:35)

1. Battles:

·      Conquered the Ammonites and received from them an annual tribute of 7,500 pounds of silver, 50,000 bushels of wheat, and 50,000 bushels of barley. (2Chr. 27:5)

·      “In those days the Lord began to send King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel to attack Judah.” (1Kings 15:37)

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      Jotham rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple of the Lord. (2Chr. 27:3)

·      He also did extensive rebuilding on the wall at the hill of Ophel. (2Chr. 27:3)

·      He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas. (2Chr. 27:4)

·      He was buried in the City of David.

·      His son Ahaz became the next king.

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Isaiah

·      Micah

Prophetic messages:

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·       

4. Leadership application:

·      He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the Lord. (2Chr. 27:2) Teaches us that we need to honor our parents and do even better than them, if possible.

·      King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the Lord his God. ()

Name of king: Ahaz (Son of Jotham)

Year of Reign: 735-719BC (16 years) 2Kings 16:1

Scripture References: 2Kings 16:1-20 / 2Chr. 28:1-27

Good/bad king: Really bad king (2Kings 16:2 / 2Chr. 28:24,25)

1. Battles:

·      King Pekah of Israel besieged him but could not conquer him

·      The King of Edom recovered the town of Elath and drove out the people of Judah, and sent Edomites to live there

Alliances:

·      Assyria: He pleaded to King Tiglath-pileser to help him

·      The king of Assyria accepted and attacked the Aramean capital of Damascus and led its population away as captives, resettling them in Kir

·      He also killed King Rezin

·      However, the Assyrian king attacked King Ahaz instead of helping him! (2Chr. 28:20)

Other key events (Summary):

·      Ahaz took valuable items from the Lord’s Temple, the royal palace, and from the homes of his officials and gave them to the king of Assyria as tribute

·      He even sacrificed his own son in the fire

·      Then his son Hezekiah became the next king

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Isaiah

·      Micah

·      Obed (in Israel)

Prophetic message:

·      Obed (of Israel) told the Israelite army to send the people they had captured from Judah back because the Lord did not like what they had done to their brothers and sisters. And the Lord’s wrath will be turned to them

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The leaders of Israel listened to Obed and clothed the slaves and sent them to Jericho with enough food and drink; so that they would not be punished by God

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      To follow the wicked advise of your allies can get you in big trouble and even when it seems a good idea to burn your kid to appease the gods, don’t do it, God does not like that.

·      Giving all the riches of your country does not assure you that your oppressor will leave you alone

Name of king: Hezekiah (Son of Ahaz)

Year of Reign: 727/715-698/686BC* (29 years. *Co-regency with the previous king)

Scripture References: 2Kings 18:1 - 20:21 / 2Chr. 29:1 - 32:33 / Is. 36:1 - 39:8

Good/bad king: Really good king (2Kings 18:3-5)

1.

Battles:

·      He revolted against the Assyrian king and refused to pay tributes (2Kings 18:7)

·      Conquered the Philistines

·      During Hezekiah’s 4^th year: Assyria sieged Samaria for three years and it finally fell.

·      King Shalmaneser exiled the people of Samaria to Assyria

·      During Hezekiah’s 14^th year: King Sennacherib of Assyria attacked Judah and conquered it

·      Hezekiah sent the Assyrian king more than eleven tons of silver and one ton of gold to forgive him, but that was not enough for the Assyrian king

·      King Sennacherib of Assyria attacked Jerusalem

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      Hezekiah reopened and rededicated the temple of the Lord (2Chr. 29)

·      He called people to celebrate the Passover and to follow God (2Chr. 30:6-9)

·      He fortified the city walls and the army (2Chr. 32:5)

·      Hezekiah stripped the gold from the doors of the Lord’s Temple and from the doorposts he had overlaid with gold, and he gave it all to the Assyrian king trying to make him leave Judah (2Kings 18:16)

·      Hezekiah built a pool and dug a tunnel to bring water into the city (2Kings 20:20)

·      His son Manasseh became the next king

2.

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Isaiah

·      Micah

Prophetic message (Isaiah):

·      A remnant of the people will spread from Zion, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make that happen (2Kings 19:31)

·      The armies of the king of Assyria will NOT enter Jerusalem. The king will return to his country by the same road he came by. God will defend the city Himself (2Kings 19:32-34)

·      “This is what the Lord says: Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not recover from this illness.” (2Kings 20:1)

·      ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord. I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my own honor and for the sake of my servant David.’ (2Kings 20:5,6)

·      Then Hezekiah asked for a sign that the Lord would heal him completely, and Isaiah said asked God to make the sundial go back ten steps

·      Isaiah predicted that all the treasuries of King Hezekiah would be taken to Babylon, and even some of his sons would be taken into exile, they would become eunuchs in the palace

Fulfillment of messages:

·      That night, the angel of the Lord went to the Assyrian camp and killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. The very next morning, the King, and all his remaining soldiers, went back home to Nineveh (2Kings 19:35,36)

·      The king of Assyria was killed by his own sons, when he was worshiping his god Nisroch, so he never came back to attack Jerusalem (2Kings 19:37)

·      King Hezekiah followed Isaiah’s advice and applied some fig ointment and he recovered!

·      The sundial’s shadow went back ten steps

·      Last prophesy was not fulfilled during his lifetime…

3. Remarks:

·      King Hezekiah was happy that at least he would have peace during his last years of life… that sounds to me like such conformism should not be coming from a great king, but maybe he was tired of being sieged and attacked

4. Leadership application:

·      Remember to honor God in all you do and the will prosper you

·      When you cry to the Lord for help He will be faithful to reply and help you in your distress

Name of king: Manasseh (Son of Hezekiah)

Year of Reign: 698-642*BC (55 years. *Co-regency with the previous king)

Scripture References: 2Kings 21:1-18 / 2Chr. 33:1-20

Good/bad king: Very bad king (2Kings 21:2) with a little bit of good at the very end (2Chr. 33:11-17)

1.

Battles:

·      Assyria took Manasseh as prisoner and that was his turning point, he started to make amends for all his bad actions. He repented and prayed to the Lord: the Lord forgave him and helped him

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      He rebuilt the shrines his dad, Hezekiah, had destroyed. He also built Asherah pole like King Ahab did

·      He built pagan altars in the Temple of the Lord

·      He practiced sorcery and divination

·      He consulted mediums and psychics

·      He sacrificed his own son in the fire

·      Manasseh also fortified the walls of Jerusalem

·      He tore down all the altars he had built and restored the altar of the Lord and sacrificed peace offerings and thanksgiving offerings in it

·      His son Amon became the next king

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Nahum

·      Unnamed prophets (2Kings 21:10 / 2Chr. 33:18)

Prophetic message (Unnamed Prophets):

·      God will bring such disaster to Jerusalem and Judah that the ears of those who will hear about it will tingle with terror. He will judge them with the same standard that He measured Samaria and the family of Ahab

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The king was taken captive by the Assyrians (2Chr. 33:11)

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      When you made a huge mistake, recognize it, ask for forgiveness and the Lord will be faithful to forgive. Then go back and make it right!

Name of king: Amon (Son of Manasseh)

Year of Reign: 642-640BC (2 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 21:19-26 / 2Chr. 33:21-25

Good/bad king: Bad king (2Kings 21:20)

1.

Battles:

·      N/A

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      King Amon was murdered by his own officials in his palace

·      The people of the land avenged him and killed his murderers

·      His son Josiah was appointed by the people as the next king

·      Unlike his father, he did not humble himself before the Lord

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      N/A

Prophetic message:

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      When you see that the last leader was wicked, don’t try to be even more wicked. Don’t follow the steps that are wrong, even if your own father lays them.

·      When leaders are wrong, it is not ok to kill them, killing leaders bring consequences to your life, well, basically killing anyone will bring you problems

Name of king: Josiah (Son of Amon)

Year of Reign: 640-609BC (31 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 22:1-23:30 / 2Chr. 34:1-35:27

Good / bad king: Very Good king (2Kings 22:1)

1.

Battles:

·      Egypt - Pharaoh Neco killed King Josiah at Megiddo

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      Restored the Temple

·      Found, read and followed the Book of the Laws

·      King Josiah cleaned the Temple from Asherah poles and shrines, as well as male and female prostitutes

·      He also defiled the temple of Topheth so no one could sacrifice their kids in there anymore

·      The King burned the chariots dedicated to the sun

·      He destroyed the altars that King Manasseh had built in the Temple of the Lord

·      He executed the priests of the pagan shrines and burnt their bones in their own altar to desecrate them

·      Josiah issued the order to celebrate Passover, as it is required in the Book of the Covenant

·      Josiah’s son Jehoahaz was the next king

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jeremiah

·      Zephaniah

·      Huldah the prophetess (2Kings 22:14-20 / 2Chr. 34:22-28)

Prophetic message (Huldah the prophetess):

·      Lord will bring disaster on the city and its people, because His people have abandoned Him

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The King repented, tore his clothes and wept in desperation: God forgave the people and the land

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Continue to make amends even if it is for the mistakes of the leaders that came before you

·      Never get on a battle that you should not fight, especially if you have not asked God about it

Name of king: Jehoahaz  (or “Shallum” Son of Josiah)

Year of Reign: 609BC (3 months)

Scripture References: 2Kings 23:31-34 / 2Chr. 36:1-4 / Jer. 22:1-12

Good/bad king: Bad king (2Kings 23:32)

1.

Battles:

·      Egypt - Pharaoh Neco put him in jail in Egypt, where he died

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      N/A

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jeremiah

Prophetic message (Abijah):

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      N/A

Name of king: Jehoiakim (or “Eliakim” Son of Josiah)

Year of Reign: 609-598BC (11 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 23:34 - 24:7 / 2Chr. 36:4-8 / Jer. 22:13-23 & 26:36

Good/bad king: Bad king 2Kings 23:37

1.

Battles:

·      Babylon - Invaded Judah and taxed them for three years, then King Jehoiakim rebelled!

·      Babylonian, Aramean, Moabite and Ammonite raiders came to Judah and destroyed it, because of the sins of Manasseh

·      Babylon took control of the whole area

Alliances:

·      Egypt (?)

Other key events (Summary):

·      N/A

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jeremiah

·      Habakkuk

·      Daniel

·      Urijah the son of Shemaiah (Jer. 26:20)

Prophetic message (Urijah the son of Shemaiah):

·      Terrible disaster against the city and the nation (as Jeremiah did)

Fulfillment of messages:

·      The city and the nation fell because Babylon took control of the whole area

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Rebel on paying your taxes only when the outcome seems to be good, in the case of King Jehoiakim it did not turn out any good! But as a general rule, don’t stop paying your taxes!

Name of king: Jehoiachin (or “Coniah” Son of Jehoiakim)

Year of Reign: 598-597BC (3 months)

Scripture References: 2Kings 24:8-17 / 2Chr. 36:9,10 / Jer. 22:24-30 & 52:31-34

Good/bad king: Bad king 2Kings 24:9

1.

Battles:

·      Besieged by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon

·      Jehoiachin surrender to King Nebuchadnezzar

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      King Nebuchadnezzar took the King and the elite of Judah back to Babylon and exiled all of the people but the poorest, they were left behind

·      Nebuchadnezzar appointed King Jehoiachin’s uncle as the next king: Mattaniah (the King of Babylon changed his name to Zedekiah)

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jeremiah

·      Daniel

Prophetic message (Jeremiah):

·      The Lord send a message to King Jehoiachin, He was going to abandon him and handle him to his enemies. He mentions King Nebuchadnezzar as his army specifically

Fulfillment of messages:

·      King Jehoiachin surrendered to the Babylonian King and was taken to Babylon as a prisoner

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      When God tells you He will abandon you, you better repent or things will not go well for you

Name of king: Zedekiah (or “Mattaniah” Son of Josiah)

Year of Reign: 597-586BC (11 years)

Scripture References: 2Kings 24:17 - 25:7 / 2Chr. 36:11-21 / Jer. 39:1-10 & 52:1-11

Good/bad king: Bad king 2Kings 24:19

1.

Battles:

·      Babylon - they sieged the city of Jerusalem for 2.5 years, until the famine was too severe and they broke one of the walls

Alliances:

·      N/A

Other key events (Summary):

·      When they captured King Zedekiah they took him to Babylon to be judged

·      They slaughtered Zedekiah’s sons in front of him, then they gouged his eyed out, put him on chains and let him away from Babylon

·      The Babylonian army burned Jerusalem to the ground, and tore down the walls

·      Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, sent to Babylon the rest of the people, he only left a few of the poorest people to take care of some vineyards

2. Prophets

Contemporary prophet(s):

·      Jeremiah

·      Daniel

·      Ezekiel

Prophetic message:

·      N/A

Fulfillment of messages:

·      N/A

3. Remarks:

·      N/A

4. Leadership application:

·      Never leave your people behind, that can bring you very bad consequences