The southern kingdom of Judah rebelled against the Assyrians in the days of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:7). They also rebelled against the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar in the days of Jehoiakim (597 BC; 2 Kings 24:1) and Zedekiah (588 BC; 2 Kings 24:20). The city of Jerusalem was destroyed because of their repeated rebellions against the Babylonians.
15 in order that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers. You will find in the book of the records and learn that this city is a rebellious city, hurtful to kings and provinces, and that sedition was stirred up in it from of old. That was why this city was laid waste.