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Lesson 24: The Final Kings of Judah & First Babylonian Deportations

Lesson 24 from The Divided Kingdom (Adult Series) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 2 Kings 23:28-24:17; 2 Chronicles 35:20-36:10
Estimated Date: 609 – 586 B.C.

Synopsis: In the last stages of Judah’s history before the captivity there was trouble from Egypt and finally Babylon. The kings were taken by foreign kings or put under tribute and the people were finally carried away by Babylon. This was a sad time for Judah, but in captivity, she would learn humility and return to her God.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. How did Josiah die? Who prophesied that Josiah should not go?

  2. Who came against Jehoahaz? What happened to him?

  3. What happened to Jehoiakim? What happened to the articles of the temple? Where was this prophesied?

  4. What happened to Jehoiachin?

  5. Describe what and who was taken in Jehoiachin’s reign. Compare it to the invasion under Jehoiakim’s reign.