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These included Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, Jezaniah son of the Maacathite, and all their men. <a href="/esv/2_kings/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when all the captains and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came with their men to Gedaliah at Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/25.htm">King James Bible</a> And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, Johanan the son of Careah, Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, Johanan the son of Kareah, Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> When all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then all the commanders of the military forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor. So they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/amp/2_kings/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came with their men to Gedaliah at Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite. <a href="/csb/2_kings/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When all the commanders of the armies—they and their men—heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The commanders included Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When all the commanders of the armies—they and their men—heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The commanders included Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. <a href="/asv/2_kings/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/cev/2_kings/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the army officers and troops heard that Gedaliah was their ruler, the officers met with him at Mizpah. These men were Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth from Netophah, and Jaazaniah from Maacah. <a href="/erv/2_kings/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When all the army commanders and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, they went to Gedaliah at Mizpah. They were Ishmael (son of Nethaniah), Johanan (son of Kareah), Seraiah (son of Tanhumeth from Netophah), and Jaazaniah from Beth Maacah and their men. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the Judean officers and soldiers who had not surrendered heard about this, they joined Gedaliah at Mizpah. These officers were Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth from the town of Netophah, and Jezaniah from Maacah. <a href="/isv/2_kings/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> When all the captains of the armies, along with their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, these men visited Gedaliah at Mizpah: Nethaniah's son Ishmael, Kareah's son Johanan, Tanhumeth the Netophathite's son Seraiah, and Jaazaniah, who was descended from the Maacathites. <a href="/net/2_kings/25.htm">NET Bible</a> All of the officers of the Judahite army and their troops heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah to govern. So they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. The officers who came were Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of Maachathite, they and their men.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_kings/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite, as well as their men. <a href="/web/2_kings/25.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, Johanan the son of Kareah, Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all the heads of the forces hear—they and the men—that the king of Babylon has appointed Gedaliah, and they come to Gedaliah, to Mizpah, even Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maachathite—they and their men; <a href="/ylt/2_kings/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all the heads of the forces hear -- they and the men -- that the king of Babylon hath appointed Gedaliah, and they come in unto Gedaliah, to Mizpah, even Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and Johanan son of Kareah, and Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maachathite -- they and their men; <a href="/slt/2_kings/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the chiefs of the armies, they and their men, will hear that the king of Babel appointed Gedaliah and there will come to Gedaliah to Mizpeh, and Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, and Johanan, son of Kareah, and Seraiah, son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of a Maachathite, they and their men.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when all the captains of the soldiers had heard this, they and the men that were with them, to wit, that the king of Babylon had made Godolias governor, they came to Godolias to Maspha, Ismael the son of Nathanias, and Johanan the son of Caree, and Saraia the son of Thanehumeth the Netophathite, and Jezonias the son of Maachathi, they and their men. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when all the commanders of the military had heard this, they and the men who were with them, specifically, that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah, they went to Gedaliah at Mizpah: Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan, the son of Kareah, and Seraiah, the son of Tanhumeth, the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah, the son of a Maacathite, they and their companions. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/25.htm">New American Bible</a> Hearing that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah over them, all the army commanders and the troops came to him at Mizpah: Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, Johanan, son of Kareah, Seraiah, son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah, son of the Maakite, each with his troops. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when all the captains of the forces and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor, they came with their men to Gedaliah at Mizpah, namely, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan son of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when all the commanders of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah ruler, they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah and Johanan the son of Korah and Sheriah the son of Tanhumeth and Tobia and Jaazaniah the son of Maachat, they and their men. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the Commanders of the army heard, those and their mighty men, that the King of Babel authorized Gedaliah, and Ishmayl, son of Nethaniah, and Yokhanan, son of Qorakh, and Sharia, son of Tanakhmath, and Tubia and Yazeniah, son of Makath, came to Gedaliah to Metspaya, they and their mighty men.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite, they and their men. <a href="/sep/2_kings/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the captains of the host, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had thus appointed Godolias, and they came to Godolias to Massephath, both Ismael the son of Nathanias, and Jona son of Careth, and Saraias, son of Thanamath the Netophathite, and Jezonias son of a Machathite, they and their men. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/25-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=8864" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/25.htm">Gedaliah Made Governor of Judah</a> 22Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over the people he had left behind in the land of Judah. 23<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">When all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ha·ḥă·yā·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of the armies</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and their men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·mə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">of Babylon</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: hip̄·qîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">had appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1436.htm" title="1436: gə·ḏal·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gdalyahuw; from gadal and Yahh; Jah has become great; Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites.">Gedaliah as governor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">they came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1436.htm" title="1436: gə·ḏal·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gdalyahuw; from gadal and Yahh; Jah has become great; Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites.">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4709.htm" title="4709: ham·miṣ·pāh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The name of several places in Isr. Feminine of Mitspeh; Mitspah, the name of two places in Palestine.">at Mizpah—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: wə·yiš·mā·‘êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5418.htm" title="5418: nə·ṯan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Nthanyahuw; from nathan and Yahh; given of Jah; Nethanjah, the name of four Israelites.">of Nethaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3110.htm" title="3110: wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jochanan. A form of Yhowchanan; Jochanan, the name of nine Israelites.">Johanan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7143.htm" title="7143: qā·rê·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- Bald one, a man of Judah. From qarach; bald; Kareach, an Israelite.">of Kareah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8304.htm" title="8304: ū·śə·rā·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">Seraiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8576.htm" title="8576: tan·ḥu·meṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Seraiah. For tanchuwm; Tanchumeth, an Israelite.">of Tanhumeth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2970.htm" title="2970: wə·ya·’ă·zan·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Yah hears, the name of several Isr. Or Ya.azanyahuw; from 'azan and Yahh; heard of Jah; Jaazanjah, the name of four Israelites.">and Jaazaniah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/4602.htm" title="4602: ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Maacah. Patrial from Ma'akah; a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah.">of the Maacathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·’an·šê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">as well as their men.</a> 24And Gedaliah took an oath before them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid of the servants of the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will be well with you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm">Jeremiah 40:7-9</a> When all the commanders and men of the armies in the field heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam over the land and that he had put him in charge of the men, women, and children who were the poorest of the land and had not been exiled to Babylon, / they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah—Ishmael son of Nethaniah, Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, Seraiah son of Tanhumeth, the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah son of the Maacathite—they and their men. / Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, swore an oath to them and their men, assuring them, “Do not be afraid to serve the Chaldeans. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it will go well with you. <a href="/jeremiah/41-1.htm">Jeremiah 41:1-3</a> In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, who was a member of the royal family and one of the king’s chief officers, came with ten men to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah, and they ate a meal together there. / Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land. / Ishmael also killed all the Jews who were with Gedaliah at Mizpah, as well as the Chaldean soldiers who were there. <a href="/jeremiah/40-13.htm">Jeremiah 40:13-16</a> Meanwhile, Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the armies in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah / and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. / Then Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to Gedaliah at Mizpah. “Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah,” he said. “No one will know it. Why should he take your life and scatter all the people of Judah who have gathered to you, so that the remnant of Judah would perish?” ... <a href="/jeremiah/42-1.htm">Jeremiah 42:1-3</a> Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached / Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” <a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Jeremiah 43:2-4</a> Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ / Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!” / So Johanan son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces disobeyed the command of the LORD to stay in the land of Judah. <a href="/jeremiah/52-16.htm">Jeremiah 52:16</a> But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. <a href="/ezekiel/33-24.htm">Ezekiel 33:24-26</a> “Son of man, those living in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one man, yet he possessed the land. But we are many; surely the land has been given to us as a possession.’ / Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You eat meat with the blood in it, lift up your eyes to your idols, and shed blood. Should you then possess the land? / You have relied on your swords, you have committed detestable acts, and each of you has defiled his neighbor’s wife. Should you then possess the land?’ <a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14-16</a> He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. / Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm">2 Kings 24:18-20</a> Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">2 Chronicles 36:20-21</a> Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. / So the land enjoyed its Sabbath rest all the days of the desolation, until seventy years were completed, in fulfillment of the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah. <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a> Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah. <a href="/lamentations/5-11.htm">Lamentations 5:11-13</a> Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah. / Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect. / Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-22</a> But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. / For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5-11</a> Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. / And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language. / Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.And when.<a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm">Jeremiah 40:7-9,11,12</a> Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed unto him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon; … Mizpah.<a href="/genesis/31-49.htm">Genesis 31:49</a> And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-12.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-19.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-1.htm">Jaazaniah</a> <a href="/luke/3-28.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-5.htm">Kareah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">Maacathite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">Maachathite</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-18.htm">Nethaniah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Tanhumeth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-24.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-26.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-24.htm">Gedaliah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-3.htm">Jaazaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Kareah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Maacathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-19.htm">Maachathite</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Mizpah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Nethaniah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Tanhumeth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 25</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">Jerusalem is besieged.</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Zedekiah taken, his sons slain, his eyes put out.</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/25-8.htm">Nebuzaradan defaces the city, exiles the remnant, except a few poor laborers;</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/25-13.htm">and carries away the treasures.</a> 18. <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">The nobles are slain at Riblah.</a> 22. <a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">Gedaliah, who was over those who remained, being slain, the rest flee into Egypt.</a> 27. <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin in his court.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When all the commanders of the armies and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah as governor This phrase indicates a significant political shift following the Babylonian conquest of Judah. The appointment of Gedaliah by the Babylonian king reflects the common practice of installing local leaders to maintain order in conquered territories. Gedaliah, from a prominent family, was likely chosen for his loyalty and ability to govern. This appointment marks a transition from the Davidic monarchy to foreign rule, fulfilling prophecies of Judah's downfall due to disobedience (<a href="/jeremiah/25-8.htm">Jeremiah 25:8-11</a>).they came to Gedaliah at Mizpah Mizpah, located in Benjamin's territory, became the administrative center under Gedaliah. This site was strategically chosen for its defensible position and historical significance as a gathering place for Israel (<a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20:1</a>). The commanders' journey to Mizpah signifies their initial acceptance of Babylonian authority and Gedaliah's leadership, highlighting a moment of potential stability amidst the chaos of exile.Ishmael son of Nethaniah Ishmael, of royal blood, was a descendant of David, which may have fueled his ambition and resentment towards Gedaliah's appointment. His presence foreshadows the political intrigue and violence that would follow, as recorded later in <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">2 Kings 25:25</a>. Ishmael's actions can be seen as a tragic attempt to restore Davidic rule, ultimately leading to further instability.Johanan son of Kareah Johanan emerges as a key figure in the post-conquest narrative. Unlike Ishmael, Johanan is portrayed as a protector of the remnant, warning Gedaliah of Ishmael's plot (<a href="/jeremiah/40-13.htm">Jeremiah 40:13-16</a>). His loyalty to Gedaliah and concern for the people's welfare contrast with Ishmael's treachery, highlighting the internal divisions among the Jewish leaders.Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite Seraiah's mention, along with his Netophathite origin, indicates the diverse backgrounds of those rallying around Gedaliah. Netophah, a town near Bethlehem, suggests Seraiah's connection to the broader Judean community. His inclusion underscores the varied support Gedaliah initially received, representing different factions within Judah.and Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite Jaazaniah's identification as a Maacathite points to his foreign ancestry, as Maacah was a small Aramean kingdom. His presence among the commanders reflects the complex ethnic and political landscape of the time, where alliances were formed across traditional boundaries. This diversity among Gedaliah's supporters illustrates the broader coalition seeking stability under Babylonian rule.as well as their men The mention of "their men" indicates the military strength and influence these commanders wielded. Their allegiance to Gedaliah was crucial for maintaining order and security in the region. This phrase highlights the fragile peace established under Gedaliah's governance, dependent on the cooperation of these military leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/gedaliah.htm">Gedaliah</a> Appointed by the king of Babylon as governor over the remaining people in Judah. He was a son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, known for his loyalty to Babylon and efforts to stabilize the region post-exile. 2. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael_son_of_nethaniah.htm">Ishmael son of Nethaniah</a> A member of the royal family and one of the captains of the armies. He later assassinated Gedaliah, leading to further chaos. 3. <a href="/topical/j/johanan_son_of_kareah.htm">Johanan son of Kareah</a> Another military leader who warned Gedaliah about Ishmael's intentions and later pursued Ishmael after Gedaliah's assassination. 4. <a href="/topical/s/seraiah_son_of_tanhumeth_the_netophathite.htm">Seraiah son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite</a> One of the military leaders who came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jaazaniah_son_of_the_maacathite.htm">Jaazaniah son of the Maacathite</a> Another leader who joined Gedaliah at Mizpah. 6. <a href="/topical/m/mizpah.htm">Mizpah</a> The location where Gedaliah set up his administration as governor. It became a center of governance after the fall of Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_times_of_crisis.htm">Leadership in Times of Crisis</a> Gedaliah's appointment as governor highlights the importance of leadership during times of crisis. His role was to bring stability and order, a reminder of the need for godly leadership in challenging times. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_warnings.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring Warnings</a> Gedaliah ignored Johanan's warning about Ishmael, leading to his assassination. This teaches the importance of heeding wise counsel and being vigilant against potential threats. <a href="/topical/t/trust_and_betrayal.htm">Trust and Betrayal</a> The account of Gedaliah and Ishmael illustrates the themes of trust and betrayal. It serves as a reminder to be discerning in whom we place our trust and to seek God's wisdom in our relationships. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_chaos.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Chaos</a> Despite the political turmoil and human failures, God's sovereign plan continues. This encourages believers to trust in God's overarching plan, even when circumstances seem dire. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a> The gathering of the captains and their men at Mizpah under Gedaliah's leadership underscores the importance of unity and community, especially in times of rebuilding and recovery.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 25</a> <a href="/q/why_is_ishmael's_royal_lineage_unclear.htm">If Ishmael was a descendant of the royal line, why is there scant genealogical or historical corroboration for his ancestry? (Jeremiah 41)</a> <a href="/q/does_this_align_with_2_kings_25_22-26.htm">How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22-26 regarding Gedaliah's murder?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?</a> <a href="/q/external_accounts_on_jeremiah_40_13-16.htm">Jeremiah 40 (especially verses 13-16) - Are there any external accounts to corroborate or challenge the internal conflicts hinted at, particularly with Ishmael's faction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) The captains of the armies.--Rather, the army captains; or, the captains of the forces. They and their men had fled with the king, and dispersed themselves over the country (<a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm" title="Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed to him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;">Jeremiah 40:7</a>). Now they came out of hiding.Their men.--The Hebrew text has the men, but all the versions, and <a href="/jeremiah/40-7.htm" title="Now when all the captains of the forces which were in the fields, even they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam governor in the land, and had committed to him men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, of them that were not carried away captive to Babylon;">Jeremiah 40:7</a>, read rightly, their men.Mizpah.--See <a href="/1_kings/15-22.htm" title="Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none was exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, with which Baasha had built; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah.">1Kings 15:22</a>. It was well suited to be the governor's residence, as it lay high, and was a naturally strong position. Moreover, it was the seat of an ancient sanctuary (<a href="/judges/20-1.htm" title="Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, to the LORD in Mizpeh.">Judges 20:1</a>), which might serve in some sort as a substitute for the destroyed Temple of Jerusalem (<a href="/jeremiah/41-5.htm" title="That there came certain from Shechem, from Shiloh, and from Samaria, even fourscore men, having their beards shaven, and their clothes rent, and having cut themselves, with offerings and incense in their hand, to bring them to the house of the LORD.">Jeremiah 41:5</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And when all the captains of the armies; rather, the captains of the forces (Revised Version); i.e. the officers in command of the troops which had defended Jerusalem, and, having escaped from the city, were dispersed and scattered in various directions, partly in Judaea, partly in foreign countries. They and their men - apparently, each of them had kept with him a certain number of the men under his command - heard that the King of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor. The news was gratifying to them. It was something to have a Jewish ruler set over them, and not a Babylonian; it was, perhaps, even more to have a man noted for his justice and moderation (Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 10:9. § 12), who had no selfish aims, but desired simply the prosperity and good government of the country. There same to Gedaliah to Mispah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Jo-hanan the son of Careah - <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Jeremiah 40:8</a> has "Johanan and Jonathan, the sons of Kareah" - and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite. In <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Jeremiah 40:8</a> we read, "And Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netephathite," by which it would seem that some words have fallen out here. By "Netophathite" is to be understood "native of Netophah," now Antubah, near Bethlehem (see <a href="/ezra/2-22.htm">Ezra 2:22</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-26.htm">Nehemiah 7:26</a>). And Jaazaniah the son of a Maschathite. Called Jezaniak by Jeremiah, and said by him (<a href="/jeremiah/42-1.htm">Jeremiah 42:1</a>) to have been the son of a certain Heshaiah. Hoshaiah was a native of the Syrian kingdom, or district, known as Maschah, or Maachathi (<a href="/deuteronomy/3-14.htm">Deuteronomy 3:14</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">1 Chronicles 19:6, 7</a>), which adjoined Bashan towards the north. They and their men. The persons mentioned, that is, with the soldiers under them, came to Gedaliah at Mizpah, and placed themselves under him as his subjects. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/25-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the commanders שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the armies הַחֲיָלִ֜ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength and their men וְהָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים (wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person heard וַיִּשְׁמְעוּ֩ (way·yiš·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Babylon בָּבֶל֙ (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city had appointed הִפְקִ֤יד (hip̄·qîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Gedaliah {as governor}, גְּדַלְיָ֔הוּ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1436.htm">Strong's 1436: </a> Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites they came וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Gedaliah גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ (gə·ḏal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1436.htm">Strong's 1436: </a> Gedaliah -- 'Yah is great', three Israelites at Mizpah— הַמִּצְפָּ֑ה (ham·miṣ·pāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4709.htm">Strong's 4709: </a> Mizpah -- the name of several places in Israel Ishmael וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל (wə·yiš·mā·‘êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Nethaniah, נְתַנְיָ֡ה (nə·ṯan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5418.htm">Strong's 5418: </a> Nethaniah -- 'given of Yah', the name of several Israelites Johanan וְיוֹחָנָ֣ן (wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3110.htm">Strong's 3110: </a> Jochanan son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Kareah, קָ֠רֵחַ (qā·rê·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7143.htm">Strong's 7143: </a> Kareah -- 'bald one', a man of Judah Seraiah וּשְׂרָיָ֨ה (ū·śə·rā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Tanhumeth תַּנְחֻ֜מֶת (tan·ḥu·meṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8576.htm">Strong's 8576: </a> Tanhumeth -- father of Seraiah the Netophathite, הַנְּטֹפָתִ֗י (han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah and Jaazaniah וְיַֽאֲזַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ (wə·ya·’ă·zan·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2970.htm">Strong's 2970: </a> Jaazaniah -- 'Yah hears', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the Maacathite, הַמַּ֣עֲכָתִ֔י (ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4602.htm">Strong's 4602: </a> Maacathite -- inhabitant of Maacah as well as their men. וְאַנְשֵׁיהֶֽם׃ (wə·’an·šê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/25-23.htm">2 Kings 25:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 25:23 Now when all the captains (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 25:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 25:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/25-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 25:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 25:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>