10 The whole Babylonian army under the commander of the imperial guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 25:10

King James Version

10 And all the army of the Chaldees, that were with the captain of the guard, brake down the walls of Jerusalem round about.

English Standard Version

10 And all the army of the Chaldeans, who were with the captain of the guard, broke down the walls around Jerusalem.

The Message

10 He put the Babylonian troops he had with him to work knocking down the city walls.

New King James Version

10 And all the army of the Chaldeans who were with the captain of the guard broke down the walls of Jerusalem all around.

New Living Translation

10 Then he supervised the entire Babylonian army as they tore down the walls of Jerusalem on every side.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 25:10

Commentary on 2 Kings 25:8-21

(Read 2 Kings 25:8-21)

The city and temple were burnt, and, it is probable, the ark in it. By this, God showed how little he cares for the outward pomp of his worship, when the life and power of religion are neglected. The walls of Jerusalem were thrown down, and the people carried captive to Babylon. The vessels of the temple were carried away. When the things signified were sinned away, what should the signs stand there for? It was righteous with God to deprive those of the benefit of his worship, who had preferred false worships before it; those that would have many altars, now shall have none. As the Lord spared not the angels that sinned, as he doomed the whole race of fallen men to the grave, and all unbelievers to hell, and as he spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, we need not wonder at any miseries he may bring upon guilty nations, churches, or persons.