Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD his God. New Living Translation Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. English Standard Version Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Berean Standard Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Berean Literal Bible Jehoiakim was a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the eyes of YHWH his God. King James Bible Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. New King James Version Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. New American Standard Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. NASB 1995 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. NASB 1977 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Legacy Standard Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did what was evil in the sight of Yahweh his God. Amplified Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Berean Annotated Bible Jehoiakim (YHWH raises up) was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem (city of peace) eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God {YHWH Elohaw}. Christian Standard Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 11 years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. American Standard Version Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah his God. Contemporary English Version Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he was appointed king, and he ruled 11 years from Jerusalem. Jehoiakim disobeyed the LORD his God by doing evil. English Revised Version Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for 11 years in Jerusalem. He did what the LORD his God considered evil. Good News Translation Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eleven years. He sinned against the LORD his God. International Standard Version Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem, but he practiced what the LORD his God considered to be evil. NET Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. New Heart English Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Webster's Bible Translation Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. World English Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did that which was evil in Yahweh his God’s sight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJehoiakim [is] a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned eleven years in Jerusalem, and he does evil in the eyes of his God YHWH; Berean Literal Bible Jehoiakim was a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the eyes of YHWH his God. Young's Literal Translation A son of twenty and five years is Jehoiakim in his reigning, and eleven years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah his God; Smith's Literal Translation The son of twenty and five years was Jehoiakim in his reigning, and eleven years reigned he in Jerusalem: and he will do evil in the eyes of Jehovah his God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJoakim was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did evil before the Lord his God. Catholic Public Domain Version Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did evil before the Lord his God. New American Bible Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, his God. New Revised Standard Version Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Yoiqim was a son of twenty and five years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem, and he did evil before LORD JEHOVAH his God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Brenton Septuagint Translation Joachim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zechora, daughter of Nerias of Rama. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers did. In his days came Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon into the land, and he served him three years, and then revolted from him. And the Lord sent against them the Chaldeans, and plundering parties of Syrians, and plundering parties of the Moabites, and of the children of Ammon, and of Samaria; but after this they departed, according to the word of the Lord by the hand of his servants the prophets. Nevertheless the wrath of the Lord was upon Juda, so that they should be removed from his presence, because of the sins of Manasses in all that he did, and for the innocent blood which Joakim shed, for he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; yet the Lord would not utterly destroy them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoiakim Reigns in Judah5Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. 6Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon.… Cross References Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, 2 Kings 23:36 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. 2 Kings 14:2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. Jeremiah 26:1 At the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. 2 Kings 24:18 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. 1 Kings 14:21 Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. 2 Kings 8:17 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. 2 Kings 23:37 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. 2 Kings 24:9 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. Jeremiah 36:23-24 And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire. / Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments. Jeremiah 22:18-19 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 36:30-31 Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. / I will punish him and his descendants and servants for their iniquity. I will bring on them, on the residents of Jerusalem, and on the men of Judah, all the calamity about which I warned them but they did not listen.” Jeremiah 25:1-3 This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows: / “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. Jeremiah 52:1-3 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon. Ezekiel 19:5-9 When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion. / He prowled among the lions, and became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. … Daniel 1:1-2 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. Matthew 1:11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. Treasury of Scripture Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Jehoiakim 2 Kings 23:36,37 Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah… Jeremiah 22:13-19 Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; … Jeremiah 26:21-23 And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt; … Jump to Previous Eleven Evil Eyes Five Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sight Twenty Twenty-FiveJump to Next Eleven Evil Eyes Five Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Jerusalem Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Sight Twenty Twenty-Five2 Chronicles 36 1. Jehoahaz succeeding, is deposed by Pharaoh, and carried into Egypt5. Jehoiakim reigning ill, is carried bound into Babylon 9. Jehoiachin succeeding, reigns ill, and is brought into Babylon 11. Zedekiah succeeding, reigns ill, despite the prophets, and rebels against Nebuchadnezzar 14. Jerusalem, for the sins of the priests and the people, is wholly destroyed 22. The proclamation of Cyrus Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king Jehoiakim, originally named Eliakim, was the son of Josiah, a king known for his reforms and dedication to God. At twenty-five, Jehoiakim ascended to the throne during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, marked by the decline of Assyrian power and the rise of Babylon. His age suggests a level of maturity, yet his reign would be characterized by political instability and spiritual decline. and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoiakimThe son of Josiah, Jehoiakim became king of Judah at the age of twenty-five. His reign lasted eleven years, during which he did what was evil in the sight of the LORD. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Jehoiakim reigned. It was a significant religious and political center for the Israelites. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who is the ultimate judge of the actions of kings and nations. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under the rule of Jehoiakim during this period. 5. Evil in the sight of the LORD This phrase indicates actions and behaviors that were contrary to God's commandments and expectations for His people. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly LeadershipJehoiakim's reign serves as a reminder of the impact that leadership can have on a nation. Leaders are called to uphold God's standards and lead with integrity. Consequences of Disobedience Jehoiakim's evil actions led to negative consequences for Judah, illustrating the principle that disobedience to God brings about judgment and hardship. Personal Accountability Each individual, like Jehoiakim, is accountable to God for their actions. We must strive to live in a way that is pleasing to the LORD. The Role of Prophets and Scripture Prophets like Jeremiah were sent to call out the sins of leaders and the people. We should heed the warnings and teachings of Scripture in our own lives. The Need for Repentance Despite Jehoiakim's failure, there is always an opportunity for repentance and turning back to God. We should be quick to repent when we stray from His ways. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 36:5?2. How did Jehoiakim's actions reflect disobedience to God's commandments in 2 Chronicles 36:5? 3. What consequences did Jehoiakim face for doing "evil in the sight of the LORD"? 4. How can we avoid repeating Jehoiakim's mistakes in our own spiritual lives? 5. What other biblical figures faced similar consequences for disobedience to God? 6. How does 2 Chronicles 36:5 encourage us to seek righteousness in our leadership roles? 7. Why did Jehoiakim do evil in the sight of the LORD according to 2 Chronicles 36:5? 8. How does Jehoiakim's reign reflect the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 36:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36? 11. Why does Nebuchadnezzar’s repeated plundering in 2 Chronicles 36:5-7, 10, and 18 seem inconsistent with certain Babylonian chronicles? 12. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14) 13. Why doesn’t Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah’s religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation? 14. Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles? What Does 2 Chronicles 36:5 Mean Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king• Scripture gives precise ages to remind us that God governs history down to details (cf. 2 Kings 23:34–35). • At twenty-five, Jehoiakim is in the prime of life, yet his youthfulness does not guarantee spiritual vitality. Comparable kings—such as Josiah who began at eight (2 Chron 34:1–2)—show that godliness is a choice, not an automatic product of age or circumstance. • His ascent follows Pharaoh Necho’s removal of his brother Jehoahaz (2 Kings 23:31–33). This underscores Judah’s political weakness and the divine judgment foretold in Deuteronomy 28:36. God’s people are now subject to foreign manipulation because they have drifted from covenant faithfulness. and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years • Eleven years is long enough to establish direction yet short compared to faithful rulers like Asa or Hezekiah. His reign sits between Egypt’s fading power and Babylon’s rise, setting the stage for the exile (2 Chron 36:6; Daniel 1:1–2). • Jerusalem, the city where God set His Name (1 Kings 11:36), should have been a beacon of righteousness. Instead, Jehoiakim’s choices accelerate its downfall, fulfilling Jeremiah’s warnings (Jeremiah 22:5–9). • The number of years marks God’s patience; He allows more than a decade for repentance, echoing 2 Peter 3:9. Yet mercy unheeded eventually gives way to discipline. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God • “Evil” is defined by God’s standard, not public opinion (Judges 21:25). 2 Kings 23:36–37 specifies heavy taxation and idolatry. • Jeremiah confronts Jehoiakim repeatedly. He burns the scroll of God’s word (Jeremiah 36:22–24), murders the prophet Uriah (Jeremiah 26:20–23), and exploits the poor (Jeremiah 22:13–17). Each act compounds covenant violation outlined in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. • Divine perspective—“in the sight of the LORD”—reminds us that nothing is hidden (Hebrews 4:13). God’s assessment is final, contrasting sharply with any temporary political success Jehoiakim might have enjoyed. • The phrase “his God” shows that the covenant relationship still stands; unfaithfulness comes from Judah, not from the Lord (2 Chron 7:14). summary 2 Chronicles 36:5 records a king’s biography in three strokes: his age at accession, the span of his reign, and God’s verdict on his life. These facts confirm God’s sovereignty over leadership, His patience during prolonged rebellion, and His righteous judgment when evil persists. Jehoiakim’s story warns against presuming on God’s grace and calls every generation to align personal and national life with the Lord’s unchanging standard. THE REIGN OF JEHOIAKIM (2Chronicles 36:5-8). (Comp. 2Kings 23:36 to 2Kings 24:7, 2 Kings 3 Esdr. 1:37-41; Jeremiah 25:26)(5) Jehoiakim . . . in Jerusalem.--2Kings 23:36, adding the mother's name. here. So LXX. . . . Verse 5. - Here we note the age of Jehoiakim as greater than that of Jeoahaz, and in the parallel we read that his mother was different.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jehoiakimיְהוֹיָקִ֣ים (yə·hō·w·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3079: Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelites was twenty-five עֶשְׂרִ֨ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, בְּמָלְכ֔וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel eleven וְאַחַ֤ת (wə·’a·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year And he did וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make evil הָרַ֔ע (hā·ra‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil in the sight בְּעֵינֵ֖י (bə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God. אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 2 Chronicles 36:5 NIV2 Chronicles 36:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 36:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 36:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 36:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 36:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 36:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 36:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 36:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 36:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 36:5 Jehoiakim was Twenty-five years old when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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