Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: To be Taken by King of Babylon

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Jerusalem, the city central to biblical history and prophecy, is frequently mentioned in the context of divine judgment and restoration. Among the significant prophecies concerning Jerusalem is its capture by the King of Babylon, a pivotal event in the history of Israel and Judah.

Prophetic Warnings:

The prophets of Israel, particularly Jeremiah and Ezekiel, were instrumental in delivering God's warnings to Jerusalem about its impending conquest by Babylon. These prophecies were a response to the persistent idolatry, injustice, and disobedience of the people of Judah.

Jeremiah's Prophecies:

Jeremiah, often called the "weeping prophet," was tasked with delivering a message of impending doom to Jerusalem. In Jeremiah 21:10 , the Lord declares, "For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good," signaling the certainty of Jerusalem's fall. Jeremiah 25:9 further specifies, "I will summon all the families of the north," declares the LORD, "and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land and against its residents and against all the surrounding nations."

Jeremiah's prophecies were not only warnings but also calls to repentance, urging the people to turn back to God to avert disaster. However, the people's refusal to heed these warnings led to the fulfillment of the prophecies.

Ezekiel's Visions:

Ezekiel, a contemporary of Jeremiah, also prophesied the fall of Jerusalem. In Ezekiel 21:24-27 , the prophet conveys God's message: "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Because you have brought your guilt to mind by your open rebellion, revealing your sins in all that you do—because you have done this, you will be taken captive.'" Ezekiel's visions were vivid and symbolic, often depicting the siege and destruction of the city as a direct consequence of the people's sins.

Fulfillment of Prophecy:

The prophecies concerning Jerusalem's capture by Babylon were fulfilled during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. In 2 Kings 24:10-14 , the historical account records, "At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege." The city was eventually taken, the temple was destroyed, and the people were exiled to Babylon, marking a significant moment in biblical history.

Theological Significance:

The capture of Jerusalem by Babylon serves as a profound theological lesson on the consequences of disobedience and the sovereignty of God over nations. It underscores the theme of divine judgment while also setting the stage for future promises of restoration and hope, as seen in later prophecies concerning the return from exile and the coming of the Messiah.

These prophecies and their fulfillment highlight the faithfulness of God to His word, both in judgment and in the promise of redemption, a central theme throughout the biblical narrative.

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Jeremiah 20:5
Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labors thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.
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Isaiah's Prophecies Considered the virginity of Christ's Mother a ...
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The Greater Prophets.
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prophecies written after ... expedition of Nebuchadnezzar against Jerusalem in the ...
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In the Last Chapter we Confined Ourself to the Old Testament, in ...
... of the same period and be silent respecting such an ... the views of those who limit
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It is a Ground for Thanksgiving that During the Last Three or Four ...
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Translated from the Greek.
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If, therefore, the prophecies relating to Judea, and Jerusalem, and Israel ...
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The Earlier Hebrew Histories.
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and class as the prophecies. ... yet been driven out of Jerusalem; that they ...
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The Hebrew Prophecies.
... upon several interesting critical inquiries respecting the component ... not one of the
minor prophecies that has ... ready to forgive and save Nineveh than Jerusalem. ...
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Remaining Books of the Old Testament.
... is the wonderful prophecy of Moses respecting the history ... captive into all nations:
and Jerusalem shall be ... is preeminently in Christ that the prophecies of the ...
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The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... To the second part belong the prophecies contained in the ... way of duty, adding glorious
promises respecting the future prosperity of Judah and Jerusalem. ...
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The Battle of Armageddon.
... What unscriptural theories have been entertained respecting it! ... is the subject of
numerous prophecies, several of ... of Olives, which is before Jerusalem" (vss.3 ...
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