דברי הימים ב, פרק ל״ד, פסוק כ״ד

The impending destruction facing the kingdom of Judah is presented not as a tragic accident of history, but as a deliberate and unavoidable judgment. God makes it clear that the upcoming disaster is His direct decree. The declaration that God Himself is bringing this ruin emphasizes that these events will not unfold by mere chance, but are intentionally guided by His hand [מצודת דוד].

This coming disaster is the direct fulfillment of the specific curses recorded in the Torah [מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. While parallel historical accounts simply mention the words written in the book, the message here clarifies that it refers specifically to the section of harsh warnings and curses found in the Book of Deuteronomy.

The physical discovery of the scroll carried its own heavy message. According to the sages, when the Torah scroll was found, it was rolled open to the exact warning that God would lead the nation and its king away. When the scroll was brought before the king, it was read starting from that precise, fateful spot where it was found open [מלבי״ם].