Lux Domini
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercySalvationJudgment

Glossary

Jehoiakim Person

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

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.