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Zedekiah
The last king of Judah, whose rebellion brought Babylon's final destruction of Jerusalem.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe last king of Judah, installed by Nebuchadnezzar and renamed from Mattaniah; he broke his oath and rebelled against Babylon.
2 Kings 24:17–20
ArchaeologyThe Lachish Letters — ostraca from a Judean garrison — capture the last days before the fall, one reporting that the signal-fires of Azekah could no longer be seen.
Lachish Ostraca, Letter IV (Tell ed-Duweir, discovered 1935 by the J.L. Starkey expedition; British Museum), reporting that the fire-signals of Azekah could no longer be seen; ed. H. Torczyner (Tur-Sinai), 'Lachish I: The Lachish Letters' (London: Oxford University Press, 1938); cf. Jer 34:7.
Death & legacy
BibleWhen Jerusalem fell his sons were killed before his eyes, which were then put out, and he was carried in chains to Babylon.
2 Kings 25:6–7
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Babylon
Where in scripture
2 KingsFamily
Events
Places in their life
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