Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 24:19

"And he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah, according to all that Jehoiakim had done." — 2 Kings 24:19 (ASV)

THE REIGN OF ZEDEKIAH, the last KING OF JUDAH (2 Kings 24:17 to 2 Kings 25:7; compare to 2 Chronicles 36:11 and following; Jeremiah 52:0).

This section and the parallel in Jeremiah appear to have been derived from the same historical work. The text of Jeremiah is generally, though not always, the best.

(19) And he did that which was evil ... —The evidence of the prophet Jeremiah should be compared with this statement (Jeremiah 37:1–2; Jeremiah 38:5; and compare to the note on 2 Chronicles 36:13).

The contemporary state of religion is vividly reflected in the pages of Ezekiel (Ezekiel 8-11), who, moreover, denounces Zedekiah’s breach of faith with the king of Babylon (Ezekiel 17:11–21).

According to all that Jehoiakim ... —He is not compared with Jehoiachin, who only reigned three months.