# Jehoiakim #

## Facts: ##

Jehoiakim was an evil king who reigned over the kingdom of Judah, beginning around 608 B.C. He was King Josiah's son. His name was originally Eliakim.

* The Egyptian pharaoh Necho changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim and made him king of Judah.
* Necho forced Jehoiakim to pay high taxes to Egypt.
* When Judah was later invaded by King Nebuchadnezzar, Jehioakim was among those who were captured and taken to Babylon.
* Jehoiakim was an evil king who led Judah away from Yahweh. Jeremiah the prophet prophesied against him.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 03:15-16](en/tn/1ch/help/03/15)
* [2 Kings 23:34-35](en/tn/2ki/help/23/34)
* [2 Kings 24:1-2](en/tn/2ki/help/24/01)
* [Daniel 01:1-2](en/tn/dan/help/01/01)
* [Jeremiah 01:1-3](en/tn/jer/help/01/01)