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Jehoiakim
A king of Judah under Egypt then Babylon, who burned Jeremiah's scroll.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleSet on the throne by Pharaoh Necho, who changed his name from Eliakim and taxed the land to pay Egypt.
2 Kings 23:34–35
BibleHe cut and burned the scroll of Jeremiah's prophecies, column by column, in his winter house.
Jeremiah 36:22–23
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ArchaeologyThe Babylonian Chronicle records Nebuchadnezzar's western campaigns during his reign — the backdrop to Judah's submission and revolt.
Babylonian Chronicle ABC 5 (BM 21946, British Museum), recording Nebuchadnezzar II's western campaigns and the capture of Jerusalem in his 7th year (2 Adar = 16 March 597 BC); ed. D.J. Wiseman, 'Chronicles of Chaldaean Kings (626-556 B.C.) in the British Museum' (British Museum, 1956); A.K. Grayson, 'Assyrian and Babylonian Chronicles' (Locust Valley, NY: J.J. Augustin, 1975).
Where in scripture
2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesJeremiahDaniel
2 Kings 23:342 Kings 23:352 Kings 23:362 Kings 24:12 Kings 24:52 Kings 24:62 Kings 24:191 Chronicles 3:151 Chronicles 3:162 Chronicles 36:42 Chronicles 36:52 Chronicles 36:8Jeremiah 1:3Jeremiah 22:18Jeremiah 22:24Jeremiah 24:1Jeremiah 25:1Jeremiah 26:1Jeremiah 26:21Jeremiah 26:22Jeremiah 26:23Jeremiah 27:1Jeremiah 27:20Jeremiah 28:4
…and 14 more mentions
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