How Jehoiakim’s Rebellion Against Babylon Led to Harsher Measures and Eventual Exile Jehoiakim’s reign over Judah (609–598 BCE) was marked by political tension, spiritual decline, and ultimately, defiance against Babylonian authority. His rebellion did not occur in isolation but was part of a broader struggle among nations and kingdoms during … Continue reading How did Jehoiakim’s rebellion against Babylon lead to harsher measures and eventual exile?