Educator Guide
Jehoiakim Bible Study Guide
Divided Kingdom · 634 BC – 598 BC (36 years)
Son of Josiah; placed on Judah's throne by Pharaoh Necho. Burned Jeremiah's scroll; died as Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. Matthew 1:11 compresses 'Josiah begot Jeconiah,' silently passing through Jehoiakim.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Josiah
- Children
- Jeconiah
- Siblings
- Zedekiah
- Dates
- 634 BC – 598 BC (36 years)
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Teaching prompt
Read about Jehoiakim: "Son of Josiah; placed on Judah's throne by Pharaoh Necho." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Reflection
Matthew 1:11 compresses 'Josiah begot Jeconiah,' silently passing through Jehoiakim.
Discussion questions
- Consider: "Burned Jeremiah's scroll; died as Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem." What does this reveal about Jehoiakim, or about God's dealings with people?
- How does Jehoiakim's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Jehoiakim's place?
- Which scripture passage about Jehoiakim stands out most to you, and why?