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18-19 New king of Judah: Zedekiah

His age at the beginning of his reign: 21 years old

Length of reign: 11 years, in Jerusalem

Mother’s name: Hamutal (daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah)

Character of his reign: evil, like that of Jehoiakim

20 So the Lord finally, in his anger, destroyed the people of Jerusalem and Judah. But now King Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

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19 He did evil(A) in the eyes of the Lord, just as Jehoiakim had done. 20 It was because of the Lord’s anger that all this happened to Jerusalem and Judah, and in the end he thrust(B) them from his presence.(C)

The Fall of Jerusalem(D)(E)(F)

Now Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.

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