King Jehoiakim
2 Chronicles 36:4-8

Jehoiakim Rules in Judah

2 Chronicles 36:4-8

• After taking Jehoahaz into exile, the king of Egypt made his brother Eliakim the king of Judah. (v. 4)
• More about King Jehoiakim can be found in Jeremiah, which deals with his reign in more detail than the Chronicler does.
• The king of Egypt renamed Eliakim (God raises up) to Jehoiakim. (Jehovah raises up) (v. 4)
• The name change probably signified that Necco was willing to tolerate the religion of the Jews. However, at the same time, it showed that Necco had power over the king - thus the people - becuase he had the power to change his name.
• Jehoiakim was twenty-five when he became king and he reigned for eleven years. (v. 5)
• Jehoiakim did evil in the eyes of the Lord. (v. 5)
• Nebuchadnezzar attacked Judah and brought Jehoiakim to Babylon in shakles. (v. 6)
• Nebuchadnezzar also plundered the Temple. (v. 7)