Upon this rock (35): The land left desolate
This article examines the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction by Nebuchadnezzar, focusing on the remnant left in the land under Governor Gedaliah and their subsequent refusal to repent despite God's demonstrated faithfulness through Jeremiah's fulfilled prophecies. Doezema explores how God's sovereign providence worked through historical judgment and the remnant's rebellion to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating the theme of divine governance even in national desolation.
Previous article in this series: September 15, 2018, p. 490. Nebuchadnezzar left Jerusalem in smoldering ruins. Thousands of Jews were either killed or carried off to Babylon. But, since the poorest of the people yet remained in the land, the history of what had once been the nation of Judah is not yet finished. Over the Jews who remained, Nebuchadnezzar placed Gedaliah as governor. Mizpah, a city about ten miles north of the ruins of Jerusalem, was chosen as the capital. After the departure...
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