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Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his place.
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The Nature of Jehoiakim's Sins
Commentators explain that the term "abominations" was not a vague accusation. They point to the book of Jeremiah, which details Jehoiakim's specific sins: he actively restored the idolatry his righteous father Josiah had abolished and was also known for tyranny, greed, and shedding innocent blood. The phrase "that which was found in him" refers to his overall corrupt character and conduct.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The abominations he committed - See Jeremiah 7:9, Jeremiah 7:30–31, Jeremiah 19:3–13, and Jeremiah 25:1 and following.…
19th Century
Anglican
Now the rest of the acts. —(Compare 2 Kings 24:5).
And his abominations which he did. —His cri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 36:1)
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The ruin of Judah and Jerusalem occurred gradually. The methods God uses to call sinners back by his word, by ministers, by conscience, by providen…
