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All his soldiers were separated from him and scattered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the Babylonian troops chased the king and overtook him on the plains of Jericho, for his men had all deserted him and scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king, and they overtook him in the plains of Jericho. All his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the military force of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho and all his military force was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho. Then his entire army was dispersed from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Chaldean army pursued him and overtook him in the plains of Jericho. Zedekiah’s entire army left him and scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Chaldean army pursued him and overtook him in the plains of Jericho. Zedekiah&#8217s entire army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but the Babylonian troops caught up with them near Jericho. They arrested Zedekiah, but his soldiers scattered in every direction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Babylonian army pursued King Zedekiah and caught up with him in the plain of Jericho. His entire army had deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the Babylonian army pursued King Zedekiah, captured him in the plains near Jericho, and all his soldiers deserted him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but the Chaldean army pursued the king and overtook him in the Jericho plains, where his entire army was scattered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the Babylonian army chased after the king. They caught up with him in the plains of Jericho, and his entire army deserted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldees pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the Chaldean army pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the force of the Chaldeans pursue after the king, and overtake him in the plains of Jericho, and all his force have been scattered from him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the force of the Chaldeans pursue after the king, and overtake him in the plains of Jericho, and all his force have been scattered from him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the strength of the Chaldees will pursue after the king, and they will overtake him in the sterile region of Jericho: and all his strength was scattered from him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all the warriors that were with him were scattered, and left him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king, and they overtook him in the plains of Jericho. And all the warriors who were with him were dispersed, and they abandoned him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the Chaldean army pursued the king and overtook him in the desert near Jericho, abandoned by his whole army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; all his army was scattered, deserting him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the King, and they overtook the King in the plain of Yerikho, and all the army were scattered from him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the force of the Chaldeans pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army was dispersed from about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/25-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=8660" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/25.htm">Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥêl- (N-msc) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">but the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: kaś·dîm (N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">of the Chaldeans</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: way·yir·də·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: way·yaś·śi·ḡū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">and overtook</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6160.htm" title="6160: bə·‘ar·ḇō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- From arab; a desert; especially the sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea.">in the plains</a> <a href="/hebrew/3405.htm" title="3405: yə·rê·ḥōw (N-proper-fs) -- Or Yrechow; or variation Yriychoh; perhaps from yareach; its month; or else from ruwach; fragrant; Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine.">of Jericho,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">his army</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: nā·p̄ō·ṣū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">was separated</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/39-4.htm">Jeremiah 39:4-5</a></span><br />When Zedekiah king of Judah and all the soldiers saw them, they fled. They left the city at night by way of the king’s garden, through the gate between the two walls, and they went out along the route to the Arabah. / But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Jeremiah 52:8-9</a></span><br />but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/4-19.htm">Lamentations 4:19-20</a></span><br />Those who chased us were swifter than the eagles in the sky; they pursued us over the mountains and ambushed us in the wilderness. / The LORD’s anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. We had said of him, “Under his shadow we will live among the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-13.htm">Ezekiel 12:13</a></span><br />But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm">2 Chronicles 36:17-20</a></span><br />So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Jeremiah 38:23</a></span><br />All your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans. And you yourself will not escape their grasp, for you will be seized by the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-4.htm">Jeremiah 32:4</a></span><br />Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape from the hands of the Chaldeans, but he will surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him eye to eye.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-20.htm">Ezekiel 17:20</a></span><br />I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/21-7.htm">Jeremiah 21:7</a></span><br />‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-3.htm">Jeremiah 34:3</a></span><br />And you yourself will not escape his grasp, but will surely be captured and delivered into his hand. You will see the king of Babylon eye to eye and speak with him face to face; and you will go to Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Matthew 24:16-18</a></span><br />then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-24</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14-16</a></span><br />So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a></span><br />But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Luke 17:31-33</a></span><br />On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind. / Remember Lot’s wife! / Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.</p><p class="hdg">and overtook.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-16.htm">Isaiah 30:16</a></b></br> But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/24-8.htm">Jeremiah 24:8</a></b></br> And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; surely thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and them that dwell in the land of Egypt:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Jeremiah 39:5</a></b></br> But the Chaldeans' army pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho: and when they had taken him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgment upon him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-2.htm">Babylonian</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-14.htm">Chaldaean</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-2.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Chaldees</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-25.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-18.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-23.htm">Lowlands</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-25.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-6.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-7.htm">Soldiers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Babylonian</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Chaldaean</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Chaldees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-9.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-78.htm">Jericho</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-21.htm">Lowlands</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-4.htm">Soldiers</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">Jerusalem is besieged.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Zedekiah taken, his sons slain, his eyes put out.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-8.htm">Nebuzaradan defaces the city, exiles the remnant, except a few poor laborers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-13.htm">and carries away the treasures.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">The nobles are slain at Riblah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-22.htm">Gedaliah, who was over those who remained, being slain, the rest flee into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin in his court.</a></span><br></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'; 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Their pursuit of King Zedekiah represents the fulfillment of God's judgment against Judah for their persistent idolatry and disobedience, as prophesied by Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/21-7.htm">Jeremiah 21:7</a>). The Chaldeans were known for their military prowess and strategic capabilities, which allowed them to effectively pursue and capture fleeing enemies.<p><b>and overtook him in the plains of Jericho</b><br>The plains of Jericho, located near the Jordan River, were a significant geographical area in biblical history. Jericho was one of the first cities conquered by the Israelites under Joshua (Joshua 6). The capture of Zedekiah in this location symbolizes the reversal of Israel's fortunes due to their unfaithfulness. The plains provided little cover for escape, making it an ideal location for the Chaldeans to overtake the fleeing king.<p><b>and his whole army deserted him</b><br>The desertion of Zedekiah's army highlights the complete collapse of Judah's military and political structure. This abandonment fulfills the warnings given by the prophets, such as Jeremiah, who foretold the consequences of Judah's rebellion against God (<a href="/jeremiah/38-22.htm">Jeremiah 38:22</a>). The desertion also underscores the isolation and helplessness of Zedekiah, contrasting with the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, who, despite being abandoned by His disciples, remained steadfast in His mission (<a href="/matthew/26-56.htm">Matthew 26:56</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>Refers to King Zedekiah of Judah, the last king before the Babylonian exile. His reign ended with the fall of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_chaldeans.htm">The Chaldeans</a></b><br>Another name for the Babylonians, who were the dominant power in the region and responsible for the conquest of Judah and the destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plains_of_jericho.htm">The Plains of Jericho</a></b><br>A geographical area near the city of Jericho, known for its strategic location and fertile land. It is significant as the place where Zedekiah was captured.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army_of_the_chaldeans.htm">The Army of the Chaldeans</a></b><br>The military force of Babylon, which pursued and captured Zedekiah, leading to the final collapse of the Kingdom of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_scattering_of_troops.htm">The Scattering of Troops</a></b><br>Represents the disintegration of Judah's military resistance and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings about the consequences of disobedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The capture of Zedekiah and the scattering of his troops serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. It underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_judgment.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Judgment</a></b><br>The events leading to the fall of Jerusalem illustrate God's sovereignty in executing judgment. Despite human plans and resistance, God's purposes prevail, reminding us to trust in His ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_prophetic_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding Prophetic Warnings</a></b><br>The fulfillment of prophecies concerning Zedekiah's downfall highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers. It encourages us to be attentive to God's guidance and warnings in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_human_frailty.htm">The Reality of Human Frailty</a></b><br>The scattering of Zedekiah's troops reflects the frailty of human strength and plans without God's support. It calls us to rely on God's strength rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_judgment.htm">Hope Beyond Judgment</a></b><br>While this passage depicts judgment, it also sets the stage for eventual restoration. It reminds us that God's discipline is not the end, but a means to bring about repentance and renewal.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_jer._52_12-14_and_2_kgs_25_8-10_differ.htm">Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_chr_25_4_align_with_ot_laws.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah's execution of his father's assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">In the plains of Jericho.</span>--In the neighbour. hood of Jericho, the Arabah expands to the breadth of eleven or twelve miles. The part west of Jordan was called the "plains" (<span class= "ital">Arboth</span> plural of <span class= "ital">Arabah</span>) of Jericho; and that which lay east of the river was known as the plains of Moab (<a href="/joshua/4-13.htm" title="About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD to battle, to the plains of Jericho.">Joshua 4:13</a>; <a href="/numbers/22-1.htm" title="And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan by Jericho.">Numbers 22:1</a>). The depression between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Akaba still bears the old name of the Arabah; between the Dead Sea and the Lake of Tiberias it is called the Ghor.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king.</span> When the escape of Zedekiah and the soldiers of the garrison was discovered, hot pursuit was made, since the honor of the great king required that his enemies should be brought captive to his presence. The commanders at Jerusalem would fuel this the more sensibly, since Nebuchadnezzar had for some time retired from the siege, and left its conduct to them, while he himself exercised a general superintendence over military affairs from Riblah (see ver. 6). They were liable to be held responsible for the escape. <span class="cmt_word">And overtook him in the plains of Jericho.</span> The "plains of Jericho" (<span class="hebrew">עַרְבות יְרֵחו</span>) is the fertile tract on the right bank of the Jordan near its embouchure, which was excellently watered, and cultivated in gardens, orchards, and palm-groves. It is probable, though not certain, that Zedekiah intended to cross the Jordan, and seek a refuge in Moab. <span class="cmt_word">And all his army were scattered from him</span> (comp. <a href="/ezekiel/12-14.htm">Ezekiel 12:14</a>). This seems to be mentioned in order to account for there being no engagement. Perhaps, thinking themselves in security, and imagining that they were not followed, the troops had dispersed themselves among the farmhouses and homesteads, to obtain a much-needed refreshment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/25-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">but the army</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵיל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥêl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Chaldeans</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּשְׂדִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(kaś·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pursued</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּרְדְּפ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·də·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the king]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overtook</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשִּׂ֥גוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaś·śi·ḡū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reach, overtake</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹת֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the plains</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַרְב֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ar·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6160.htm">Strong's 6160: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arabah -- a steppe or desert plain, also a desert valley running south from the Sea of Galilee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jericho,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵח֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3405.htm">Strong's 3405: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his army</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵיל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was separated</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפֹ֖צוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄ō·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dispersed or scattered</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעָלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/25-5.htm">2 Kings 25:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/25-5.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 25:5 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 25:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 25:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/25-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 25:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 25:6" /></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>