ZEDEKIAH'S PERFIDY AND ITS PUNISHMENT Zedekiah had been placed on the throne of Judah as a vassal of Babylon, but was led by his nobles to intrigue with Egypt and to throw off the Babylonian yoke. The revolt actually took place in 588 b.c., but it had been contemplated much earlier: see Jeremiah 27:... [ Continue Reading ]
The Egyptians succeeded in raising the siege of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 37:11), but the relief was only temporary, as Jeremiah foretold that it would be (Ezekiel 37:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
Zedekiah had sworn allegiance to Nebuchadrezzar in God's name. His revolt against Babylon, therefore, did dishonour to God. For another example of Zedekiah's perfidy see Jeremiah 34:8. 20, 21. A repetition of Ezekiel 12:13; Ezekiel 12:14. 22-24. Ezekiel expected that the restored kingdom of God wo... [ Continue Reading ]