In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,
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Glossary
- Jehoiakim Person
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He whom Jehovah has set up, the second son of Josiah, and eighteenth king of Judah, which he ruled over for eleven years (B. C. 610-599). His original name was Eliakim (q. v. ).
- Josiah Person
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Healed by Jehovah, or Jehovah will support. The son of Amon, and his successor on the throne of Judah ( 2 Kings 22:1 ; 2 Chr. 34:1 ). His history is contained in 2 Kings 22, 23.