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A King's Wicked Character
While this verse provides basic facts, commentators quickly direct readers to other scriptures (like Jeremiah 22 and 26) to reveal Jehoiakim's true character. He was not merely a neutral ruler but is described as luxurious, covetous, violent, and likely an idolater, marking a sharp and tragic turn from his righteous father, Josiah.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:36
18th Century
Theologian
Twenty-five years old - Jehoiakim was therefore two years older than his half-brother, Jehoahaz (2 Kings 23:31). See his charact…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:35–37
19th Century
Bishop
THE REIGN OF JEHOIAKIM (2 Kings 23:35–24:7).
And Jehoiakim gave. — And the silver and the …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:36
17th Century
Pastor
Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign And therefore must be two years older than his brother Jeh…
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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…