KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jehozadak was taken into captivity when the LORD allowed Nebuchadnezzar to carry away the people of Judah and Jerusalem.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that Jehozadak, a priest, was among those taken captive when God allowed Babylon to conquer and exile the people of Judah and Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the Babylonian exile around 586 BC when King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and the temple, taking many Jewish people captive to Babylon. Jehozadak was the high priest at this time and was part of the religious leadership forced into exile. This event marked the end of the kingdom of Judah and was seen as God's judgment for the people's persistent disobedience.
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