2 Kings 25:25

“But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah.”

"But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah." - 2 Kings 25:25
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What does 2 Kings 25:25 mean?

The verse 2 Kings 25:25 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees…

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In the rich tapestry of biblical history, 2 Kings 25:25 marks a significant turning point for the people of Judah, reflecting the severe trials they faced in the aftermath of their captivity in Babylon. The scripture reads, "But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael…

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Heavenly Father, In this moment of quiet reflection, we come before You with humble hearts and lifted spirits, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all events in history and present circumstances. These sacred words from 2 Kings 25:25, recounting the tragic end of Gedaliah, serve…

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2 Kings 25:25 - "But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah."
2 Kings 25:2 - "And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah."
Jeremiah 25:25 - "And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes,"
2 Kings 25:12 - "But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen."
2 Kings 21:25 - "Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
Proverbs 25:2 - "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter."
2 Kings 2:25 - "And he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria."
2 Kings 25:28 - "And he spake kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon;"
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
"And all the kings of Zimri, and all the kings of Elam, and all the kings of the Medes," - Jeremiah 25:25
2 Kings 25:3 - "And on the ninth day of the fourth month the famine prevailed in the city, and there was no bread for the people of the land."
2 Kings 25:14 - "And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away."
2 Kings 25:6 - "So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him."
2 Kings 25:1 show King Nebuchadnezzar and the army and the Temple
2 Kings 25:1 show King Nebuchadnezzar in war zone
1 Kings 2:25 - "And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died."
2 Kings 25:10 - "And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about."
2 Kings 25:18 - "¶ And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:"
"And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah." - 2 Kings 25:2
2 Kings 25:15 - "And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away."
2 Chronicles 25:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?"
Jehoiachin is released from Babylonian jail 2 kings 25: 27
2 Kings 25:26 - "And all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the armies, arose, and came to Egypt: for they were afraid of the Chaldees."
2 Kings 8:25 - "¶ In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign."
2 Kings 25:30 - "And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life."
2 Kings 25:21 - "And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land."
2 Kings 25:9 - "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."
2 Kings 25:5 - "And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him."
2 Kings 25:29 - "And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread continually before him all the days of his life."