2 Kings 25:7

And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 25:7

BSB

And 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.

AKJV

And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon.

CPDV

Then he killed the sons of Zedekiah before him, and he dug out his eyes, and he bound him with chains, and he led him away to Babylon.

ERV

And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

NHEB

They killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him in fetters, and carried him to Babylon.

SMT

And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he blinded the eyes of Zedekiah, and he will bind him with fetters, and bring him to Babel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 25:7

AndtheyslewH7819thesonsH1121Noun MasculineofZedekiahH6667Proper Name MasculinebeforehiseyesH5869NounandputoutH5786VerbtheeyesH5869NounofZedekiahH6667Proper Name MasculineandboundH631VerbhimwithfettersH5178Noun MasculineofbrassH5178Noun MasculineandcarriedH935VerbhimtoBabylonH894Proper Name Location

Commentary for 2 Kings 25:7

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Overview of 2 Kings 25:7

Summary

Sons slain, king blinded and imprisoned

Place

Riblah

Event

Brutal punishment inflicted

Estimated Time Period

c. 587 BC