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