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And Pharaoh-necoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and changed his name to Jehoiakim: but he took Jehoahaz away; and he came to Egypt, and died there.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the place of Josiah his father - Not “in the place of Jehoahaz his brother.” The phrase is intended to mark the fact that Neco did not ac…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Turned his name to Jehoiakim. — A slight change. Eliakim means “El sets up;” Jehoiakim, “Jah sets up.” Necho intended to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the
room of Josiah his father

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

After Josiah was laid in his grave, one trouble followed another, until, twenty-two years later, Jerusalem was destroyed. The wicked perished in gr…

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