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2 Kings 24

2 Kings 24:1

Babylon Controls Jehoiakim · 2 Kings 24:1–5
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Translations

Modern
During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.
Traditional
In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.
Literal
In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became a vassal to him three years. And he turned and rebelled against him.
Latin
In diebus ejus ascendit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis, et factus est ei Joakim servus tribus annis: et rursum rebellavit contra eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.

Notes

2 Kings 24:1

In 605 BC, Nebuchadnezzar led forces that defeated the last Assyrian army and an Egyptian group at Carchemish (see Jeremiah 46:2). While he was campaigning in the west, his father, Nabopolassar, died.

Nebuchadnezzar returned home to become king as Nebuchadnezzar II from 605 to 562 BC. When he rejoined his troops, they easily advanced down the Mediterranean coast. During this campaign, he invaded Judah, taking much treasure and many captives to Babylon, including Daniel and his three friends (Daniel 1:1–7). Jehoiakim became a vassal to Nebuchadnezzar and paid him tribute for three years.

When Pharaoh Neco defeated the Babylonians at the Egyptian border in 601 BC, Jehoiakim rebelled, hoping to gain independence.

2 Kings 24:1–25:21

Nebuchadnezzar II attacked Judah at least three times, in 605 BC, 597 BC, and 586 BC.

He took treasures from Jerusalem and captured people to bring to Babylon (see 2 Kings 24:1, 10–17; 25:1–21).

Events

People

Jehoiakim: King of Judah, son of Josiah Nebuchadnezzar: Emperor of Babylon who conquered Judah

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel

Glossary

Babylon, Babylonia Chaldea, Chaldeans Jehoiakim Jeremiah (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Temple Zechariah, Book of

Topics

Assyria: Jews Carried Captive To Babylon: Empire of Judah Babylon: Nebuchadnezzar King of Made Jehoiakim Tributary Jehoiakim: Wicked Reign and Final Overthrow of Nebuchadnezzar: Conquests of Jerusalem Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jehoiakim is Elevated to the Throne