And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton in verses: 2 Kings 25:1-7, to emphasize every detail.
it came to pass. Compare 2 Chronicles 36:11-13 and Jeremiah 52. The prophecy of 2Ki Chapter s 39-44 is the Divine comment on the history.
ninth year, &c. The day revealed to Ezekiel in exile (Ezekiel 24:1). Compare Jeremiah 39:1.