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A Name Change of Submission
Commentators explain that Pharaoh Neco changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim as a clear sign of dominance. This act demonstrated that the new king of Judah was a vassal, holding his throne only by the authority of Egypt. It symbolized the nation's loss of independence and subjection to a foreign power.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:34
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Kings 23:34
19th Century
Bishop
Turned his name to Jehoiakim. — A slight change. Eliakim means “El sets up;” Jehoiakim, “Jah sets up.” Necho intended to …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:34
17th Century
Pastor
And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the
room of Josiah his father
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 23:31–37
17th Century
Minister
After Josiah was laid in his grave, one trouble followed another, until, twenty-two years later, Jerusalem was destroyed. The wicked perished in gr…