2 Kings 25 - The fall of Judah

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Synopsis

Zedekiah did evil in God's eye and he was executed by the same Nebuchadnezzar that put him on the throne. Judah was finally wiped out of the land when the Babylonians mounted their third and final invasion. Just as God had given Israel two chances before the kingdom was destroyed, God also gave Judah the same two chances. Unfortunately they did not repent and thus Judah fell as God had declared.

The people of Judah was humiliated completely when the temple was looted, the articles of worship were taken away to Babylon and the priests and high officials were executed. Judah was left with the poorest people as all the fighting men had ran away and others were either killed or exiled in Babylon.

Lessons from 2 Kings

Judah, like Israel, was disobedient to God. God had warned, given chances and finally allowed Judah to be destroyed. Judah was invaded by the Babylonians three times before it was completely destroyed. God demonstrated His mercy in the face of deserved judgment by giving two opportunities (the first two invasions) for Judah to repent.

This book illustrates the consequence of not putting God in His rightful place in our life. When we make anything else more important than God, when we decide to take things into our own hands, when we continue in sin and when we no longer live according to His will, we will be out of God's protective covering.

While the people failed and we may also fail, God is always merciful and faithful to His promises. He always warns and gives us opportunities to repent of our sins. We only need to acknowledge, repent and return to Him and even though we will have to bear the consequences of our wrongdoings, He will gladly welcome us back to His fold.

Summary

I have learned much from the books of 1 and 2 Kings and I hope that you have had your share as well. Thank you for all your participation and comments, though I wished we had more discussions or sharing of your learning as well.

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