2 Kings 25:5

Verse

but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was separated from him.

American Standard Version (1901)

But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.

Bible in Basic English

But the Chaldaean army went after the king, and overtook him in the lowlands of Jericho, and all his army went in flight from him in every direction.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the army of the Chaldees pursued after the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all the warriors that were with him were scattered, and left him:

Free Bible Version

but the Babylonian army chased after the king and caught up with him on the plains of Jericho. His whole army had scattered and left him.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the armie of the Caldees pursued after the King, and tooke him in the desertes of Iericho, and all his hoste was scattered from him.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

But the Babylonian soldiers chased/ran after them. They caught the king when he was by himself in the valley near the Jordan River. He was by himself because all his soldiers had abandoned him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the army of Chaldeans pursued King Zedekiah and overtook him in the plains of the Jordan River valley near Jericho. All his army was scattered away from him.

Noah Webster Bible

And the army of the Chaldees pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho: and all his army were scattered from him.

World English Bible

But the Chaldean army pursued the king, and overtook him in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.

Young's Literal Translation

And the force of the Chaldeans pursue after the king, and overtake him in the plains of Jericho, and all his force have been scattered from him;

Context

Nebuchadnezzar Besieges Jerusalem

⁴Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,⁵but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was separated from him.⁶The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him.

Summary

In this verse, we see the tragic fall of Jerusalem as the Babylonian army captures the city. This event marks the culmination of God's judgment on Judah for their persistent disobedience and idolatry. The destruction of the city, including the temple, serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It also foreshadows the exile of the Israelites and the need for repentance and restoration in the future. Overall, 2 Kings 25:5 highlights the severity of God's judgment and the importance of remaining faithful to Him.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The army of the Chaldeans pursued - Zedekiah was taken, and brought captive to Riblah in Syria, where Nebuchadnezzar then lay, who ordered his sons to be slain before his face, and then put out his eyes; and having loaded him with chains, sent him to Babylon, (see Jer 39:4, Jer 39:7; Jer 52:7, Jer 52:11), thus fulfilling the prophetic declarations, that his eyes should see the eyes of the king of Babylon, Jer 32:4; Jer 34:3; but Babylon he should not see, though he was to die there; Eze 12:13.