4. The final decline and fall. (B. C. 610-587.) 1.) The political cause of the destruction of the kingdom was the rise of Babylon. The old Assyrian empire went down about 625 B. C., and a struggle followed between Babylon and Egypt for the supremacy. Judah took the side of Egypt, which proved to be the losing side. 2.) After several chastisements and repeated rebellions Jerusalem was finally destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, and the kingdom of Judah was extinguished, B. C. 587.
Blackboard Outline.
I. Gen. Asp. Kin. Jud. 1. Terr. Tri. Jud. 3,435 m. 2. Gov. mon. 3. Rel. 1.) Jeh. 2.) Idol.
II. Dur. Kin. 1. Ret. sit. 2. Un. peo. 3. Conc. Jer. 4. Rev. Ho. Dav. 5. Pur. rel.
III. Per. Hist. 1. Fir. dec. rev. 1.) Dec. Reho. Abi. 2.) Rev. As. Jehosh.
2. Sec. dec. rev. 1.) Dec. 200 y. 2.) Rev. Hez.
3. Thi. dec. rev. 1.) Dec. Man. 2.) Rev. Jos.
4. Fin. dec. fal. 1.) Ris. Bab. 2.) Des. Jer.
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW.
What was embraced in the kingdom of Judah?
What was its area?
How was it governed?
What was its religion?
What was associated with the worship of Jehovah?
What was the religious tendency of the people?
How long did the kingdom of Judah last?
What were the causes of this duration?
What were the periods in its history?
Under what kings was the first decline?
Who led in a revival and reformation?
Who was the greatest of the kings of Judah?
What took place during the second decline?
Who was the usurping queen?
What did this queen try to do?
Who wrought the second great reformation?
What was the character of this king?
What great destruction of Judah's enemies took place at this time?
Which reign was both longest, wickedest, and most evil in its results?
Who attempted a third reformation?
What was the result of his endeavor?
What was the political cause of the fall of Judah?
By what nation and by what king was Jerusalem finally destroyed?
Subjects for Special Papers.
History of the Tribe of Judah.
The House of David.
The Religion of Judah.
The Prophets of Judah.
Ancient Jerusalem.
The Kingdom of Judah in Relation to Egypt and Assyria.
