Explore the Bible Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, School of Christian Studies, University of Mobile KEEP HOPE ALIVE 2 Kings 24:12–13, 19–20; 25:8–11, 27–30 When Life’s Treasures Disappear (24:12–13) King Jehoiakim’s final “service” to his country was to die just in time to let his successors and those he had oppressed face Babylon’s wrath. His son Jehoiachin, an inexperienced 18-year-old,…