Purpose of Writing: As a result of Judah’s continued and unrepentant idolatry, God allowed the Babylonians to besiege, plunder, burn, and destroy the city of Jerusalem. Solomon’s Temple, which had stood for approximately 400 years, was burned to the ground.
Layunin ng Sulat: Dahil sa patuloy na hindi pagsisisi ng Juda sa pagsamba sa mga diyus diyusan, hinayaan ng Diyos na salakayain, pagnakawan, sunugin at wasakin ang siyudad ng Jerusalem. Sinunog ang templo ni Solomon na nakatayo sa loob ng humigit kumulang 400 taon.