Lux Domini
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyPeaceJudgment

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

Zedekiah Person

Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.

Ahab Person

Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.