Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
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Gill's Exposition
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father had done. Being partner with him in his throne, he was in his sins, and continued therein, see Kg2 23:37.
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Barnes' Notes
His mother’s name - On the position of the “queen mother” see 1Ki 15:10 note. Nehushta’s rank and dignity are strongly marked by the distinct and express mention which is made of her in almost every…
Adam Clarke
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old - He is called Jeconiah, Ch1 3:16, and Coniah, Jer 22:24. In Ch2 36:9, be is said to be only eight years of age, but this must be a mistake; for we find that, having…
This should have been the history of king Jehoiachin's reign, but, alas! it is only the history of king Jehoiachin's captivity, as it is called, Eze 1:2. He came to the crown, not to have the honour…
Cambridge Bible
Reign of Jehoiachin. Capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. Plunder and captives carried away: Zedekiah made king of Judah (2Ch 36:9-10)
8. Jehoiachinwas eighteen years old The Chronicler says eight.…
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