Mercy in Judgment: How 2 Kings Reveals Hope Through Jehoiachin’s Restoration 5 The book of 2 Kings ends not with complete despair but with a surprising note of hope. After centuries of rebellion, idolatry, and national decline, Judah experiences devastating judgment through exile in Babylon. Yet the final verses introduce … Continue reading In what ways does 2 Kings show that mercy is extended even in judgment, as seen with Jehoiachin?