Four kings of Judah come and go within 23 years. Jehoahaz reigns only 3 months (2 Kings 23:31), Jehoiakim, 11 years (2 Kings 23:36), Jehoiakin 3 months (2 Kings 24:8), and Zedekiah 11 years (v. 18). The Lord’s name is mentioned 10 times in the chapter. Notice the circumstances surrounding each time. God had repeatedly warned the kingdom of Judah of what would happen if they were disobedient. They paid no attention. They saw the kingdom of Israel (the other ten tribes) carried away into captivity. They paid no attention — and now God acts! All is utter confusion. Firstly, they were under the control of Egypt. Now comes Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon and they are under Babylon. Everything was falling apart. Do you see the same thing happening today in our countries? And for the same reason — disobedience to the Lord.