In 2 Kings 24, Babylon rises as God's instrument of judgment. Jehoiakim rebels, Jehoiachin surrenders, temple treasures are taken, and Zedekiah's reign prepares the final collapse. Exile begins—but God remains sovereign and faithful. Cross-refs: Deut 28:36–37; Jer 25:8–11; Dan 1:1–7; Heb 12:6–11. Christ bears the exile we deserve and brings His people home. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/