Lux Domini
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.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

Zedekiah Person

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

Chaldea Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.

Hamath Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hama.

Jericho Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell es Sultan.

Riblah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Rableh.