Eliakim (Jehoiakim)

Genealogy of Jesus Christ

"Abiud begot Eliakim," (Matthew 1:13)

"Then the king of Egypt made Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt." (2 Chronicles 36:4)

Prophecy of Jesus Christ

"I will clothe him with your robe and strengthen him with your belt; I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; so he shall open, and no one shall shut; and he shall shut, and no one shall open. I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, and he will become a glorious throne to his father’s house." (Isaiah 22:21-23)

Reign in Southern Kingdom

Eliakim (Jehoiakim) was king of Judah 609 - 598 BC.

Death: Died in Babylon

Evaluation: Evil king

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:34-24:6; 2 Chronicles 36:4-8

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