KJV ORIGINAL
And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great man’s house burnt he with fire.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He burned down the LORD's temple, the king's palace, and all the houses in Jerusalem—every important person's house was destroyed by fire.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the complete destruction of Jerusalem's most important buildings, including God's temple, when the Babylonians conquered the city.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred in 586 BC when Nebuzaradan, the captain of the Babylonian guard, systematically destroyed Jerusalem after King Nebuchadnezzar's army had conquered it. The burning of the temple was particularly devastating because it was considered God's dwelling place among His people. This destruction marked the end of the kingdom of Judah and began the Babylonian exile period.
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