2 Kings 25:6
2 Kings 25:6 in Multiple Translations
The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him.
So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.
Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.
And they made the king a prisoner and took him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah to be judged.
They captured the king and took him to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where he was sentenced.
Then they tooke the King, and caried him vp to the King of Babel to Riblah, where they gaue iudgement vpon him.
and they seize the king, and bring him up unto the king of Babylon, to Riblah, and they speak with him — judgment.
Then they captured the king and carried him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they passed judgment on him.
So they took the king, and brought him to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him.
So they took the king, and brought him to the king of Babylon to Reblatha, and he gave judgment upon him.
The Babylonian soldiers took King Zedekiah to Riblah city in Babylon. There the king of Babylon decided what they would do to punish him.
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2 Kings 25:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יִּתְפְּשׂוּ֙
אֶת
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
אֹת֛/וֹ
אֶל
מֶ֥לֶךְ
בָּבֶ֖ל
רִבְלָ֑תָ/ה
וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ
אִתּ֖/וֹ
מִשְׁפָּֽט
וַֽ/יִּתְפְּשׂוּ֙
tâphas
H8610
to capture
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בָּבֶ֖ל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
רִבְלָ֑תָ/ה
Riblâh
H7247
Riblah
N-proper | Suff
וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
מִשְׁפָּֽט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 25:6
וַֽ/יִּתְפְּשׂוּ֙
tâphas
H8610
"to capture"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To capture or seize something, like in 1 Kings 13:4, where a prophet grabs the king's altar. It means to take hold of or grasp something firmly.
Definition: 1) to catch, handle, lay hold, take hold of, seize, wield 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lay hold of, seize, arrest, catch 1a2) to grasp (in order to) wield, wield, use skilfully 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be arrested, be caught, be taken, captured 1c) (Piel) to catch, grasp (with the hands)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: catch, handle, (lay, take) hold (on, over), stop, [idiom] surely, surprise, take. See also: Genesis 4:21; Jeremiah 2:8; Psalms 10:2.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַ/יַּעֲל֥וּ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
אֹת֛/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בָּבֶ֖ל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
N-proper
Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.
Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.
רִבְלָ֑תָ/ה
Riblâh
H7247
"Riblah"
N-proper | Suff
Riblah was a town in Syria, meaning fertility, on the road between Babylon and Palestine. It's mentioned in the Bible as a significant location. The town was an important stopover for travelers.
Definition: Riblah = "fertility" a town in the land of Hamath on the great road between Babylon and Palestine Also named: div.lah (דִּבְלָה "Riblah" H1689)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Riblah. See also: Numbers 34:11; Jeremiah 39:5; Jeremiah 39:6.
וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
מִשְׁפָּֽט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 25:6
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 25:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:6
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
- Sermons on 2 Kings 25:6
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 his whole army deserted him.
6The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him.
7And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. 8On the seventh day of the fifth month, in the nineteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign over Babylon, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, a servant of the king of Babylon, entered Jerusalem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 23:33 | And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 34:21–22 | And I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah and his officials into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives, to the army of the king of Babylon that had withdrawn from you. Behold, I am going to give the command, declares the LORD, and I will bring them back to this city. They will fight against it, capture it, and burn it down. And I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 21:7 | ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’ |
| 4 | Ezekiel 17:20–21 | I will spread My net over him and catch him in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there for the treason he committed against Me. All his choice troops will fall by the sword, and those who survive will be scattered to every wind. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken.’ |
| 5 | Jeremiah 52:9 | The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 38:23 | All your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans. And you yourself will not escape their grasp, for you will be seized by the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned down.” |
| 7 | Lamentations 4:19–20 | Those who chased us were swifter than the eagles in the sky; they pursued us over the mountains and ambushed us in the wilderness. The LORD’s anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. We had said of him, “Under his shadow we will live among the nations.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 32:4 | Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape from the hands of the Chaldeans, but he will surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him eye to eye. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 33:11 | So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 21:25–27 | And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment. ’ |
2 Kings 25:6 Summary
In 2 Kings 25:6, we see that the Chaldeans seized King Zedekiah and brought him before the king of Babylon, where he was judged for his rebellion against God. This event shows us that our actions have consequences, and that God is sovereign over all nations and leaders, as seen in Daniel 4:17 and Romans 13:1-2. Just like King Zedekiah, we must surrender to God's will and trust in His goodness, even when life is difficult, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can avoid the kind of judgment that King Zedekiah faced and instead experience God's mercy and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to King Zedekiah after he was seized by the Chaldeans?
According to 2 Kings 25:6-7, King Zedekiah was brought before the king of Babylon at Riblah, where judgment was pronounced on him, and his sons were slain before his eyes, after which he was blinded and taken to Babylon, as also mentioned in Jeremiah 52:10-11.
Why did the king of Babylon pronounce judgment on King Zedekiah?
The judgment on King Zedekiah was likely due to his rebellion against the king of Babylon, as mentioned in 2 Kings 24:20, and the Lord's prophecy of judgment on Jerusalem for its sins, as seen in Ezekiel 5:8 and Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
What is the significance of the location Riblah in this verse?
Riblah was a city located in the land of Hamath, which served as a headquarters for the king of Babylon during his campaigns against Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Kings 23:33 and 25:6, it was there that the king of Babylon exercised his authority over the conquered nations, including Judah.
How does this event relate to the overall story of the Bible?
This event is part of the larger narrative of God's judgment on His people for their disobedience, as seen in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Deuteronomy 28:1-68, and it ultimately points to the need for a Savior, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:5 and fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 5:6-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can surrender to God's will, even when it is difficult, just like King Zedekiah should have done?
- How can I learn from King Zedekiah's mistakes and avoid rebelling against God's authority in my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem overwhelming, as they did for King Zedekiah?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance in all aspects of my life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 25:6
[See comments on 2 Kings 25:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. They took the king, and brought him ... to Riblah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
To Riblah; of which See Poole "", and See Poole "", where Nebuchadnezzar staid, that he might both supply the besiegers with more men, and military provisions, as their occasions required; and have an eye to Chaldea, to prevent or suppress any commotions which might happen there in the time of his absence. They gave judgement upon him; the king’ s officers appointed thereunto examined his cause, and passed the following sentence against him.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
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.Ver. 6. To Riblah.] A city of Syria, which was afterwards called Apamia; as the Jerusalem Paraphrast on Numbers 34:11 showeth. And they gave judgment upon him.] They, by public sentence, pronounced him perfidious, and perjured - see Ezekiel 17:18, - and dealt with him accordingly. Rabbi Solomon undertaketh to tell us how they rated him, and in what terms.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
(6) To the king of Babylon, to Riblah.—2 Kings 23:33. Nebuchadnezzar was not present at the storm of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 39:3). He awaited the result in his headquarters. And they gave judgment upon him.—Or, brought him to trial. (Comp. Jeremiah 1:16; Jeremiah 4:12.) Nebuchadnezzar with the grandees of his court, perhaps including some dependent princes of the country, held a solemn trial of Zedekiah, as a rebel against his liege lord, in which, no doubt, his breach of oath was made prominent (2 Chronicles 36:13; Ezekiel 17:15; Ezekiel 17:18). The verb is singular in Jeremiah, and the versions. (See next Note.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 25:6
6. So [R.V. Then] they took the king, and brought him up to [R.V. unto] the king of Babylon] Nebuchadnezzar was stationed at some distance, and was awaiting the issue of the campaign. The verb rendered ‘take’ implies seizure as a prisoner. It is used before (2 Kings 10:14) ‘Take them alive’. to Riblah] See on 2 Kings 23:33. and they gave judgement upon him] Jeremiah 39:5 says, ‘He gave judgement upon him’. No doubt the proceeding was of this kind. The king appointed a committee to try Zedekiah, and when they had given their sentence, Nebuchadnezzar commanded it to be carried into effect.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 25:6
To Riblah - See 2 Kings 23:33 note. A position from where Nebuchadnezzar could most conveniently superintend the operations against Tyre and Jerusalem.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:6
6. To Riblah — See note on 2 Kings 23:33. “Nebuchadnezzar had commenced the siege of Jerusalem in person, (2 Kings 25:1,) but afterwards, (possibly not till after the Egyptians who came to relieve
Sermons on 2 Kings 25:6
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Epistle 108 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about waiting in the light to see Christ as wisdom and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the church as the body of Christ. He urges the c |
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Ii Chronicles 33:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the life of Manasseh, who, despite his noble heritage as the son of King Hezekiah, rebelled against God through idolatry and abominable practices. He ignored |