For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, until he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Because of the LORD's anger, all these terrible things happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until he finally removed them from his presence. That's when Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
This verse explains that God's anger led to Jerusalem and Judah's destruction, and it was during this time of divine judgment that King Zedekiah made the fateful decision to rebel against Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Babylonian exile around 586 BC, Zedekiah was installed as a puppet king over Judah by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon after the previous king, Jehoiachin, was deported. This verse reflects God's judgment on Judah for their ongoing idolatry and disobedience to His covenant, which had led to repeated invasions and the eventual downfall of the nation. Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon fulfilled this divine punishment, resulting in the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.
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