New International Version The king of Egypt made Eliakim, a brother of Jehoahaz, king over Judah and Jerusalem and changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Necho took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. New Living Translation The king of Egypt then installed Eliakim, the brother of Jehoahaz, as the next king of Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. Then Neco took Jehoahaz to Egypt as a prisoner. English Standard Version And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him to Egypt. Berean Standard Bible Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. Berean Literal Bible And the king of Egypt caused Eliakim his brother to reign over Judah and Jerusalem, and he turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt. King James Bible And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. New King James Version Then the king of Egypt made Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt. New American Standard Bible The king of Egypt made Joahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took his brother Joahaz and brought him to Egypt. NASB 1995 The king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Joahaz his brother and brought him to Egypt. NASB 1977 And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Joahaz his brother and brought him to Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible Then the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Joahaz his brother and brought him to Egypt. Amplified Bible The king of Egypt made Eliakim, the brother of Joahaz, king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Joahaz his brother, and brought him to Egypt. Berean Annotated Bible Then Neco king of Egypt (land of bondage) made Eliakim (GGod sets up) brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace), and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim (YHWH raises up). But Neco (lame) took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz (YHWH has grasped) and carried him off to Egypt. Christian Standard Bible Then King Neco of Egypt made Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem and changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took his brother Jehoahaz and brought him to Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Neco king of Egypt made Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem and changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took his brother Jehoahaz and brought him to Egypt. American Standard Version And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. Contemporary English Version Then Neco appointed Jehoahaz's brother Eliakim king of Judah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. He led Jehoahaz away to Egypt as his prisoner. English Revised Version And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king of Egypt made Jehoahaz's brother Eliakim king of Judah and Jerusalem and changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim. Neco took Jehoahaz away to Egypt. Good News Translation Neco made Joahaz' brother Eliakim king of Judah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Joahaz was taken to Egypt by Neco. International Standard Version King Neco of Egypt installed Jehoahaz's brother Eliakim as king over Judah and Jerusalem, changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim, and took his brother Joahaz back to Egypt. NET Bible The king of Egypt made Jehoahaz's brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Necho seized his brother Jehoahaz and took him to Egypt. New Heart English Bible The king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. World English Bible The king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the king of Egypt causes his brother Eliakim to reign over Judah and Jerusalem, and turns his name to Jehoiakim; and Necho has taken his brother Jehoahaz and brings him to Egypt. Berean Literal Bible And the king of Egypt caused Eliakim his brother to reign over Judah and Jerusalem, and he turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt. Young's Literal Translation and the king of Egypt causeth Eliakim his brother to reign over Judah and Jerusalem, and turneth his name to Jehoiakim; and Jehoahaz his brother hath Necho taken, and bringeth him in to Egypt. Smith's Literal Translation And the king of Egypt will make Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he will turn his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho will take Jehoahaz his brother and bring him to Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made Eliakim his brother king in his stead, over Juda and Jerusalem: and he turned his name to Joakim: but he took Joachaz with him, and carried him away into Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version And he appointed Eliakim, his brother, as king in his place, over Judah and Jerusalem. And he changed his name to Jehoiakim. Truly, he took Jehoahaz with him, and he led him away to Egypt. New American Bible Then the king of Egypt made Eliakim, the brother of Jehoahaz, king over Judah and Jerusalem, changing his name to Jehoiakim. Neco took Jehoahaz his brother away and brought him to Egypt. New Revised Standard Version The king of Egypt made his brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim; but Neco took his brother Jehoahaz and carried him to Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Pharaoh the lame took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him to Egypt, and he died there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he raised up Eliakim his brother over those of the house of Yehuda and over the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he named his name Yoiqim, and Pharaoh the Cripple took Yehuakhaz his brother and led him to Egypt, and he died there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Neco took Joahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Pharao Nechao made Eliakim the son of Josias king over Juda in the room of his father Josias, and changed his name to Joakim. And Pharao Nechao took his brother Joachaz and brought him into Egypt, and he died there: but he had given the silver and gold to Pharao. At that time the land began to be taxed to give the money at the command of Pharao; and every one as he could borrowed the silver and the gold of the people of the land, to give to Pharao Nechao. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jehoahaz Succeeds Josiah…3And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. 4Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. Cross References Then Neco king of Egypt 2 Kings 23:29 During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. Jeremiah 46:2 concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah: made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, 2 Kings 23:34 Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. 1 Chronicles 3:15 The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth. Jeremiah 22:11 For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. 2 Kings 24:17 Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. Daniel 1:7 The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. Genesis 41:45 Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. 2 Kings 23:33 And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. Ezekiel 19:4 When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. Jeremiah 22:12 but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.” Jeremiah 22:18 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ Jeremiah 37:1 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim. Ezekiel 19:3-4 She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt. Ezekiel 19:5-9 When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion. / He prowled among the lions, and became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. … Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Treasury of Scripture And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt. made Eliakim 2 Kings 23:34,35 And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there… 1 Chronicles 3:15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. Necho Jeremiah 22:10-12 Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country… Ezekiel 19:3,4 And she brought up one of her whelps: it became a young lion, and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men… Jump to Previous Carried Causeth Changed Changing Egypt Eliakim Eli'akim Eliakim's Jehoahaz Jeho'ahaz Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Jerusalem Joahaz Judah Necho Neco Reign Turned TurnethJump to Next Carried Causeth Changed Changing Egypt Eliakim Eli'akim Eliakim's Jehoahaz Jeho'ahaz Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Jerusalem Joahaz Judah Necho Neco Reign Turned Turneth2 Chronicles 36 1. Jehoahaz succeeding, is deposed by Pharaoh, and carried into Egypt5. Jehoiakim reigning ill, is carried bound into Babylon 9. Jehoiachin succeeding, reigns ill, and is brought into Babylon 11. Zedekiah succeeding, reigns ill, despite the prophets, and rebels against Nebuchadnezzar 14. Jerusalem, for the sins of the priests and the people, is wholly destroyed 22. The proclamation of Cyrus Then Neco king of Egypt Neco II ruled Egypt during the final collapse of Assyrian power and the rise of Babylon. After defeating Judah’s army at Megiddo and causing Josiah’s death, he moved to secure Egyptian control over Judah. 2Ki 23:29 During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt… made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, Jehoahaz had reigned only three months when Neco removed him. Eliakim, another son of Josiah, was installed as Egypt’s vassal ruler over the kingdom and its capital. 2Ki 23:34 Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king… and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. By renaming Eliakim Jehoiakim, meaning “Yahweh raises up,” Neco publicly asserted his authority over Judah’s new king. Jehoiakim ruled under Egyptian influence until Babylon became the dominant power in the region. 2Ki 24:17 Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle,… But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt. Jehoahaz was taken captive to Egypt, where he died, ending his brief reign. His removal showed Judah’s weakened position between the competing empires. 2Ki 23:33 And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah… Persons / Places / Events 1. King of Egypt (Necho II)Pharaoh Necho II was the ruler of Egypt who exerted influence over Judah during this period. He is known for his military campaigns and interactions with the kingdoms of Judah and Babylon. 2. Eliakim/Jehoiakim Originally named Eliakim, he was the son of Josiah and was appointed king by Pharaoh Necho II. His name was changed to Jehoiakim, which signifies a shift in allegiance and identity under Egyptian influence. 3. Jehoahaz The brother of Eliakim, Jehoahaz was initially king of Judah but was deposed by Pharaoh Necho II and taken to Egypt, where he died in captivity. 4. Judah and Jerusalem The southern kingdom of Israel, with Jerusalem as its capital, was under the influence of foreign powers during this time, reflecting a period of political instability and spiritual decline. 5. Egypt A powerful nation during this era, Egypt played a significant role in the geopolitics of the Near East, often clashing with other empires like Babylon and Assyria. Teaching Points The Consequences of Political AlliancesAligning with worldly powers can lead to spiritual compromise and loss of identity. Jehoiakim's name change symbolizes a shift in allegiance that had lasting consequences for Judah. The Sovereignty of God in World Affairs Despite human political maneuvers, God remains sovereign. The events in Judah were part of God's larger plan, as prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets. The Importance of Faithful Leadership Leaders have a profound impact on the spiritual direction of a nation. Jehoiakim's reign was marked by idolatry and injustice, leading to Judah's downfall. The Role of Prophecy in Understanding History Prophetic voices like Jeremiah's provide insight into God's perspective on historical events, reminding us to seek divine wisdom in interpreting our own times. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:4?2. Why did Pharaoh Neco appoint Eliakim as king over Judah in 2 Chronicles 36:4? 3. How does Eliakim's name change to Jehoiakim reflect God's sovereignty in leadership? 4. What lessons can we learn from Jehoiakim's reign about obedience to God? 5. How does Jehoiakim's story connect with God's warnings through the prophets? 6. How can we apply Jehoiakim's experience to our understanding of divine authority today? 7. Why did Pharaoh Neco appoint Eliakim as king in 2 Chronicles 36:4? 8. What is the significance of changing Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim in 2 Chronicles 36:4? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 36:4 reflect God's sovereignty over Israel's leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36? (4) And the king of Egypt made Eliakim.--The verse agrees with 2Kings 23:34. Carried him to Egypt.--Made him come. Kings, "and he came to Egypt, and died there." Comp. Jeremiah 22:10-12. The LXX. adds: and the silver and the gold he gave to the Pharaoh. Then the land began to be assessed, in order to give the money into the mouth of Pharaoh. And each according to ability used to demand the silver and the gold from the people of the land to give to Pharaoh-necho." Verse 4. - Eliakim. The meaning of the word is "God sets up;" the meaning of Jehoiakim is "Jehovah sets up." An Egyptian king knew and recognized the word "God," but possibly meant to taunt the "Jehovah" of the Jew. 2 Chronicles 36:4 records a pivotal moment when Pharaoh Neco, acting under God’s sovereign permission, dethrones Judah’s chosen king and installs a puppet ruler he controls—even renaming him to mark possession. Jehoahaz is exiled, Judah’s independence is shattered, and the covenant curses God had long warned now unfold in earnest. The verse reminds us that no earthly power can thwart God’s righteous judgments; He directs history, disciplines His people, and prepares the stage for ultimate redemption through the promised Messiah, the true and everlasting King.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Neco kingמֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Egypt מִצְרַ֜יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa {made} Eliakim אֶלְיָקִ֣ים (’el·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 471: Eliakim -- 'God sets up', three Israelites brother of Jehoahaz אָחִ֗יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) king וַיַּמְלֵ֨ךְ (way·yam·lêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Judah יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem, וִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and he changed וַיַּסֵּ֥ב (way·yas·sêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround Eliakim’s name שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name to Jehoiakim. יְהוֹיָקִ֑ים (yə·hō·w·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3079: Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelites But Neco נְכ֔וֹ (nə·ḵōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5224: Neco -- a king of Egypt took לָקַ֣ח (lā·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take Eliakim’s brother אָחִיו֙ (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Jehoahaz יוֹאָחָ֤ז (yō·w·’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3099: Jehoahaz -- Joahaz and carried him off וַיְבִיאֵ֖הוּ (way·ḇî·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Egypt. מִצְרָֽיְמָה׃ (miṣ·rā·yə·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 36:4 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 36:4 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 36:4 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 36:4 NIV |
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