Lux Domini
For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Zedekiah Person

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

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).