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2 Kings 24:8-17

8 Jehoiachin King of Judah
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem.

9 He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father had done.

10 At that time the officers of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon advanced on Jerusalem and laid siege to it,

11 and Nebuchadnezzar himself came up to the city while his officers were besieging it.

12 Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his attendants, his nobles and his officials all surrendered to him.
In the eighth year of the reign of the king of Babylon, he took Jehoiachin prisoner.

13 As the Lord had declared, Nebuchadnezzar removed all the treasures from the temple of the Lord and from the royal palace, and took away all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made for the temple of the Lord.

14 He carried into exile all Jerusalem: all the officers and fighting men, and all the craftsmen and artisans—a total of ten thousand. Only the poorest people of the land were left.

15 Nebuchadnezzar took Jehoiachin captive to Babylon. He also took from Jerusalem to Babylon the king’s mother, his wives, his officials and the leading men of the land.

16 The king of Babylon also deported to Babylon the entire force of seven thousand fighting men, strong and fit for war, and a thousand craftsmen and artisans.

17 He made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.

Cross References for 2 Kings 24:8-17

Jeremiah 22:24 - “As surely as I live,” declares the Lord, “even if you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim king of Jud... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:24 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:24

Jeremiah 24:1 - Two Baskets of Figs After Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim king of Judah and the officials, the craf... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 24:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 24:1

Jeremiah 22:28 - Is this man Jehoiachin a despised, broken pot, an object no one wants? Why will he and his chil... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:28 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:28

Matthew 1:11-12 - and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. Click to read the verse Matthew 1:11-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:11-12

2 Chronicles 36:9 - Jehoiachin King of Judah Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:9 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:9

Jeremiah 37:1 - Jeremiah in Prison Zedekiah son of Josiah was made king of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar king of Baby... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:1

1 Chronicles 3:16 - The successors of Jehoiakim: Jehoiachin his son, and Zedekiah. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:16

2 Kings 24:15 - Nebuchadnezzar took Jehoiachin captive to Babylon. He also took from Jerusalem to Babylon the k... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 24:15 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 24:15

Jeremiah 22:26 - I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another country, where neither of you wa... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:26 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:26

Jeremiah 36:12 - he went down to the secretary’s room in the royal palace, where all the officials were sitting:... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 36:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 36:12