2 Chronicles 36:6
Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:6?

2. How does 2 Chronicles 36:6 demonstrate God's sovereignty over earthly kings and nations?

3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoiakim's capture by Nebuchadnezzar in 2 Chronicles 36:6?

4. How does Jehoiakim's fate relate to the warnings given by earlier prophets?

5. How should believers respond when witnessing God's judgment, as seen in 2 Chronicles 36:6?

6. What actions can we take to avoid the disobedience seen in Jehoiakim's reign?

7. Why did Nebuchadnezzar attack Jehoiakim in 2 Chronicles 36:6?

8. How does 2 Chronicles 36:6 reflect God's judgment on Judah?

9. What historical evidence supports Nebuchadnezzar's invasion in 2 Chronicles 36:6?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36?

11. Who were Josiah's sons?

12. In Jeremiah 26:1-6, how do we verify historically or archaeologically that God threatened the temple's destruction?

13. Why does Nebuchadnezzar's repeated plundering in 2 Chronicles 36:5-7, 10, and 18 seem inconsistent with certain Babylonian chronicles?

14. How can Jeremiah's seventy-year prophecy in 2 Chronicles 36:21 be reconciled with varying historical sources about the length of the exile?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of Jehoiakim's capture by Nebuchadnezzar illustrate the consequences of turning away from God?

2. In what ways does the Babylonian exile serve as a warning and a lesson for modern believers?

3. How can we see God's sovereignty and faithfulness in the midst of judgment and exile?

4. What parallels can be drawn between the physical captivity of Judah and spiritual captivity in our lives today?

5. How can the messages of the prophets during the time of exile encourage us to remain faithful and hopeful in challenging times?1. How does the behavior of the last four kings of Judah demonstrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

2. How could have Judah avoided the tragic end depicted in 2 Chronicles 36?

3. How did the actions of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah affect the people they were leading?

4. How does God use foreign rulers like Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus to fulfill His purposes?

5. What is the significance of the 70 years of exile?

6. How is the concept of a 'sabbath rest' demonstrated through the Babylonian exile?

7. How does the fall of Jerusalem in this chapter demonstrate the serious nature of God's judgment?

8. In what ways does God show His mercy in this chapter, despite the judgement?

9. How does the prophecy of Jeremiah come to pass in this chapter, and what does this tell us about the nature of prophecy in the Bible?

10. How is Cyrus used as a vessel for God's deliverance?

11. In modern times, how might leaders' actions have far-reaching consequences for the people they lead?

12. How might the Babylonian exile be reflected in contemporary experiences of displacement or forced migration?

13. How can we remain hopeful in times of crisis, as the people of Judah may have felt during the exile?

14. How does God's fulfillment of His promises in this chapter reassure you about promises He has made elsewhere in the Bible?

15. How might the idea of a 'sabbath rest' apply to your personal life and modern society?

16. How can we heed warnings from God in our lives, unlike the people of Judah in 2 Chronicles 36?

17. How does the chronicler's account of the destruction of Jerusalem impact your understanding of the consequences of collective disobedience?

18. What can we learn from the mercy God shows to the people of Judah despite their rebellion?

19. How do you see God working through non-believers or unlikely individuals, similar to Cyrus, in the world today?

20. How does the ending of Chronicles inspire you to trust in God's faithfulness and promises?

Links
2 Chronicles 36:6 NIV
2 Chronicles 36:6 NLT
2 Chronicles 36:6 ESV
2 Chronicles 36:6 NASB
2 Chronicles 36:6 KJV

2 Chronicles 36:6 Commentaries

Bible Hub
2 Chronicles 36:5
Top of Page
Top of Page