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Jehoiakim

Facts:

Jehoiakim was an evil king who reigned over the kingdom of Judah, beginning around 608 B.C. He was King Josiah's son. His name was originally Eliakim.

  • The Egyptian pharaoh Necho changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim and made him king of Judah.
  • Necho forced Jehoiakim to pay high taxes to Egypt.
  • When Judah was later invaded by King Nebuchadnezzar, Jehioakim was among those who were captured and taken to Babylon.
  • Jehoiakim was an evil king who led Judah away from Yahweh. Jeremiah the prophet prophesied against him.

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(See also: Babylon, Eliakim, Jeremiah, Judah, Nebuchadnezzar)

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Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3079