When the king of Babylon’s army fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish, and against Azekah: for these defenced cities remained of the cities of Judah.
This happened when the Babylonian army was attacking Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah that were still standing - specifically Lachish and Azekah. These were the only fortified cities of Judah that hadn't been conquered yet.
This verse describes the final desperate moments when Babylon was conquering the last remaining strong cities of Judah, with only Jerusalem, Lachish, and Azekah still holding out.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Zedekiah in Judah around 588 BC, the Babylonian army under King Nebuchadnezzar was actively besieging Jerusalem and the remaining fortified cities as part of their conquest. Lachish and Azekah were among the last strongholds still resisting, symbolizing the weakening grip of Judah amid widespread defeat and exile. This verse fits into Jeremiah's prophecies, which warned of divine judgment due to the nation's idolatry and covenant-breaking.
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