The Divided Kingdom is History

Judah’s end was the fulfillment and result of God’s irreversible judgment.

Chronological Chart

• Jehoahaz (23:31), 609 BC
• Jehoiakim (23:36), 609-598 BC
  • Battle of Carchemish (24:7), 605 BC
  • Deportation No. 1 (24:14; Daniel 1:1-4)
  • Jehoiakim rebels (24:1), 601 BC?
• Jehoiachin (24:8), 597 BC
  • Deportation No. 2 (24:10-16; Ezekiel 1:1-3)
• Zedekiah (24:18), 597-587 BC
  • Zedekiah rebels (24:20), 593 BC, Jeremiah 51:59
  • Babylon siege (25:1-2), 589 BC
  • Jerulalem falls (25:3-10), 587 BC
  • Deportation Nu. 3 (25:11-12)

The Divided Kingdom

• A Doomed History – 24:1-4, 13, 20
• A Sad History – 24:816; 25:8-17
• A Stupid History – 24:1, 20; 25:22-26
• A History Not Without Hope – 25:27-30