The main siege of Jerusalem began. This would lead to a gradual diminution of supplies, especially food and water, in the city, with conditions becoming increasingly desperate. Things got so bad that it led to people eating their own children. We should not underestimate how terrible things became.
After sometime the wall of the city was broken through. The Babylonians broke through and assumed control of the city, Zedekiah and his entourage escaped the city.
Zedekiah's attempts to escape failed. He was captured and his sons slaughtered before his eyes. Then his eyes were taken out and he was taken to Babylon.
There was much destruction, and many people were carried off to Babylon. Only some poor people were left behind, and they were given vineyards and field. This could be seen as some justice being restored to the land.
Nebuchadnezzar had evidently heard of Jeremiah and he gave instructions for him to be looked after. So Jeremiah remained in the land. Ebed-Melek was also looked after by the Lord. Note that he was a Cushite. It is faith in God that counts.
Whatever the situation we find ourselves in, we should trust the Lord.
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