John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 24:10

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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At that time, etc.] When Jehoiachin reigned: when the year was expired; so it is in (<143610>2 Chronicles 36:10) or at the revolution of the year; which some take to be autumn, the beginning of the civil year with the Jews; but rather it was the spring, the time when kings went out to battle, (<101101>2 Samuel 11:1) the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem; that is, his army, under proper generals and officers, and by his orders: and the city was besieged; in form by the Chaldean army.

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