The story of Jehoiakim
Jehoiakim was a king of Judah in the Old Testament, and reigned from 609-598 BC. He was the son of King Josiah and was appointed as king by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. Jehoiakim was known for his oppressive rule, and for his rebellion against the Babylonians. According to the book of Jeremiah, he burned the prophet's scroll when it was read to him, and was eventually captured by the Babylonians and taken to Babylon, where he died. Despite his actions, Jehoiakim is not considered a major figure in the Bible and is not mentioned in many other books besides Jeremiah.
Name meaning
The name Jehoiakim is of Hebrew origin and appears in the Bible. It is composed of two parts: "Yeho," referring to the name of God, Yahweh, and "yakim," meaning "he will establish" or "he will raise up." Therefore, the name Jehoiakim can be interpreted to mean "Yahweh will establish" or "God will raise up." Jehoiakim was a king of Judah mentioned in the Old Testament, and his story is found in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
King of Judah
First mention
2 Kings 23:34
Appearances in the Bible
37 mentions