2 Chronicles 36:13

13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. He became obstinate[a] and hardened his heart against returning to the Lord God of Israel.[b]

2 Chronicles 36:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 36:13

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)

2 Chronicles 36:13 In-Context

11 Zedekiah was 21 years old when he became king; he reigned 11 years in Jerusalem.
12 He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet at the Lord's command.
13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar who had made him swear allegiance by God. He became obstinate and hardened his heart against returning to the Lord God of Israel.
14 All the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, imitating all the detestable practices of the nations, and they defiled the Lord's temple that He had consecrated in Jerusalem.
15 But the Lord God of their ancestors sent word against them by the hand of his messengers, sending them time and time again, for He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Lit He stiffened his neck
  • [b]. 2 Kg 24:18-20; Jr 52:1-3
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