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A Deceptive Death Notice
Commentators explain that the phrase "slept with his fathers" does not imply a peaceful death here. The text notably omits the usual mention of a royal burial, which aligns with Jeremiah's prophecy that Jehoiakim would be "buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem" (Jeremiah 22:19). His death was likely violent and dishonorable.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 24:6
18th Century
Theologian
Jehoiachin - Also called Jeconiah and Coniah. The names Jehoiachin and Jeconiah both mean “Yahweh will establish,” while Coniah means “Yahwe…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 24:6
19th Century
Bishop
So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers. —The usual notice of the king’s burial is omitted, and the omission is significant, …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 24:6
17th Century
Pastor
So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers
He died as they did, but was not buried with them, and indeed had no burial at all, accord…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 24:1–7
17th Century
Minister
If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he would not have been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word…