Divided Kingdom

Jehoiakim

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.

Family & dates

Lifespan: 634 BC – 598 BC (36 years)
Era: Divided Kingdom
Parents: Josiah
Children: Jeconiah
Siblings: Zedekiah

Scripture references

2 Kings 23:34-24:6
2 Chronicles 36:4-8
Jeremiah 36

Notes & controversies

Matthew omits Jehoiakim between Josiah and Jeconiah to keep the 14-generation structure.

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