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- Jehoiakim, in the Old Testament (II Kings 23:34–24:17; Jeremiah 22:13–19; II Chronicles 36:4–8), was son of King Josiah and king of Judah (c. 609–598 bce). When Josiah died at Megiddo, his younger son, Jehoahaz (or Shallum), was chosen king by the Judahites, but the Egyptian conqueror Necho II took Jehoahaz to Egypt and made Jehoiakim king.
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Jehoiakim was the son of King Josiah and king of Judah. He was made king with the support of the Egyptian king Necho II. He allied with Nebuchadnezzar II when the latter defeated Egypt at Carchemish before revolting three years later.
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Nov 13, 2020 · King Jehoiachin became king of Judah upon his father’s death, but only reigned for three months. Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Jehoiakim (named Eliakim at birth, 2 Chronicles 36:4) was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian Captivity. Jehoiakim was a son of good King Josiah ( Jeremiah 26:1) of Judah. His mother’s name was Zebidah ( 2 Kings 23:36 ).
JEHOIAKIM (Heb. יְהוֹיָקִם ,יְהוֹיָקִים; "YHWH raises up"), king of Judah (609–598 B.C.E.). Pharaoh Neco made Jehoiakim king of Judah after he captured *Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim's younger brother, who was the choice of the *am ha-areẓ and who reigned for only three months. Jehoiakim, who was 25 when he ascended the throne ...
Aug 13, 2021 · Jehoiakim was originally named Eliakim, which means “God will establish.” His dad was King Josiah. After a couple of truly horrendous kings (Manasseh and Amon), Josiah came along as one of the few good Judean kings ( 2 Kings 22:2; 2 Chronicles 34:2 ). He began reigning when he was only eight years old.
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Sep 6, 2020 · Background and Lineage. Jehoiakim, also known as Eliakim, was the son of King Josiah, a revered and righteous ruler (2 Kings 23:34). Despite his noble lineage, Jehoiakim’s reign took a different trajectory, leading Judah into a period of instability. Ascension to the Throne.
JEHOIAKIM jĭ hoi’ ə kĭm ( יהﯴיָקִ֥ים; LXX ̓Ιωακιμ, may the Lord raise up, cf. 1 Sam 2:8, Hos 6:2, etc.). Throne name of Eliakim, son of Josiah, appointed king of Judah by Pharaoh Necho.
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