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swear by God: The vassal oath given to him was likely similar to those from Assyrian treaties, sworn in the name of the vassal's god.
Jeremiah repeatedly advised Zedekiah to surrender to the Babylonians instead of seeking help from Egypt (Jeremiah 25:1–11; 27:1–22; 34:1–22; 37:1–38:28). However, Zedekiah refused to humble himself and rebelled, breaking his oath.
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People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Nebuchadnezzar: Emperor of Babylon who conquered Judah
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Chaldea, Chaldeans Chronicles, Books of First and Second First Book of Esdras Genealogy Zedekiah
Topics
Assyria: Jews Carried Captive To Falsehood: Zedekiah, in Violating his Oath of Allegiance to Nebuchadnezzer Impenitence: Zedekiah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Zedekiah Nebuchadnezzar: Conquests of Jerusalem Oath: Zedekiah Violates Perjury: Zedekiah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Zedekiah is Made King by Nebuchadnezzar Rebellion Against God: Zedekiah Rulers: Wicked: Zedekiah, Following the Evil Example of Jehoiakim Self-Will and Stubbornness: Exhibited in Hardening the Heart Self-Will and Stubbornness: Zedekiah Self-Will: Exhibited in Hardening the Heart Self-Will: Zedekiah The Death of the Wicked: Sometimes Without Fear Zedekiah: Made King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar: The Evil Reign of Zedekiah: Made King of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar: Throws off his Allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar