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In order to do so, he taxed the land and exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land according to their assessments. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> In order to get the silver and gold demanded as tribute by Pharaoh Neco, Jehoiakim collected a tax from the people of Judah, requiring them to pay in proportion to their wealth. <a href="/esv/2_kings/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land to give the money according to the command of Pharaoh. He exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, from everyone according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaohnechoh. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/23.htm">New King James Version</a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give money according to the command of Pharaoh; he exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land, from every one according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Necho. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, but he assessed the land in order to give the money at the command of Pharaoh. He collected the silver and gold from the people of the land, each according to his assessment, to give to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land in order to give the money at the command of Pharaoh. He exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land, each according to his valuation, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land in order to give the money at the command of Pharaoh. He exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land, each according to his valuation, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land in order to give the money at the command of Pharaoh. He exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land, each according to his valuation, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/amp/2_kings/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land to give the money as Pharaoh commanded. He collected the silver and gold from the people of the land, from everyone according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/csb/2_kings/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but at Pharaoh’s command he taxed the land to give it. He exacted the silver and the gold from the common people, each according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but at Pharaoh&#8217s command he taxed the land to give the money. He exacted the silver and the gold from the common people, each man according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/asv/2_kings/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-necoh. <a href="/cev/2_kings/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoiakim forced the people of Judah to pay higher taxes, so he could give Neco the silver and gold he demanded. <a href="/erv/2_kings/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of everyone according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-necoh. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jehoiakim gave Pharaoh the silver and the gold. But he had to tax the country to pay the silver Pharaoh had demanded. He taxed each person according to his wealth so that he could get the silver and gold from the people of the land and give it to Pharaoh Necoh. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> King Jehoiakim collected a tax from the people in proportion to their wealth, in order to raise the amount needed to pay the tribute demanded by the king of Egypt. <a href="/isv/2_kings/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> As a result, Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold tribute to Pharaoh, but he passed on the costs to the inhabitants of the land in taxes, in keeping with Pharaoh's orders. He exacted the silver and gold from the people who lived in the land, from each according to his assessment, in order to pay it to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/msb/2_kings/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh?s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. <a href="/net/2_kings/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoiakim paid Pharaoh the required amount of silver and gold, but to meet Pharaoh's demands Jehoiakim had to tax the land. He collected an assessed amount from each man among the people of the land in order to pay Pharaoh Necho. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of everyone according to his taxation, to give it to Pharaoh Necoh. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold from the people of the land, from every one according to his taxation, to give it to Pharaoh-nechoh. <a href="/web/2_kings/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh. He exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, from everyone according to his assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Necoh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jehoiakim has given the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; only he valued the land to give the silver by the command of Pharaoh; from each, according to his valuation, he exacted the silver and the gold, from the people of the land, to give to Pharaoh Necho. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the silver and the gold hath Jehoiakim given to Pharaoh; only he valued the land to give the silver by the command of Pharaoh; from each, according to his valuation, he exacted the silver and the gold, from the people of the land, to give to Pharaoh-Nechoh. <a href="/slt/2_kings/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the silver and the gold Jehoiakim gave to Pharaoh; but he estimated the land to give the silver at the mouth of Pharaoh; a man according to his estimation, he exacted the silver and the gold with the people of the land to give to Pharaoh-Necho.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharao, after he had taxed the land for every man, to contribute according to the commandment of Pharao: and he exacted both the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every man according to his ability: to give to Pharao Nechao. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Jehoiakim gave silver and gold to Pharaoh, when he had taxed the land, according to each one who would contribute by the command of Pharaoh. And he exacted both silver and gold from the people of the land, from each one according to his ability, so that he would give to Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh, but taxed the land to raise the amount Pharaoh demanded. He exacted the silver and gold from the people of the land, from each proportionately, to pay Pharaoh Neco. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh, but he taxed the land in order to meet Pharaoh’s demand for money. He exacted the silver and the gold from the people of the land, from all according to their assessment, to give it to Pharaoh Neco.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money as he was commanded by Pharaoh; he exacted silver and gold from the people of the land, of every one according to his means, to give it to Pharaoh the Lame. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the silver and the gold Yoiqim gave to Pharaoh, however, the silver and gold he raised over the land because of the word of the mouth of Pharaoh. Each man as he thought right was bringing silver and gold from the people of the land, because of the word of the mouth of Pharaoh the Cripple.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh; he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-necoh. <a href="/sep/2_kings/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharao; but he assessed the land to give the money at the command of Pharao: they gave the silver and the gold each man according to his assessment together with the people of the land to give to Pharao Nechao. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/23-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=8336" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/23.htm">Jehoahaz Succeeds Josiah</a> …34Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. 35<a href="/hebrew/3079.htm" title="3079: yə·hō·w·yā·qîm (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD raises up, three Isr. From Yhovah abbreviated and quwm; Jehovah will raise; Jehojakim, a Jewish king.">So Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">paid</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: wə·hak·ke·sep̄ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: wə·haz·zā·hāḇ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: lə·p̄ar·‘ōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">to Pharaoh Neco,</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to meet</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">demand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: he·‘ĕ·rîḵ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">he taxed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5065.htm" title="5065: nā·ḡaś (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To press, drive, oppress, exact. A primitive root; to drive; by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize.">and exacted</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">from the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/6187.htm" title="6187: kə·‘er·kōw (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- An order, row, estimate. From arak; a pile, equipment, estimate.">according to his wealth.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: lə·p̄ar·‘ōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5224.htm" title="5224: nə·ḵōh (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Eg. Probably of Egyptian origin; Neko, an Egyptian king."></a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-3.htm">2 Chronicles 36:3</a> And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. <a href="/jeremiah/22-13.htm">Jeremiah 22:13-19</a> “Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms without justice, who makes his countrymen serve without pay, and fails to pay their wages, / who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion. / Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him. ... <a href="/ezekiel/19-5.htm">Ezekiel 19:5-9</a> 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/39-6.htm">Isaiah 39:6-7</a> The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. / And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” <a href="/jeremiah/25-11.htm">Jeremiah 25:11-12</a> And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. / But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. <a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">Jeremiah 27:12-13</a> And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: “Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live! / Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Daniel 1:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/52-11.htm">Jeremiah 52:11</a> Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day. <a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">2 Kings 24:1-2</a> During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">2 Kings 24:7</a> Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-5.htm">2 Chronicles 36:5-7</a> 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. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. <a href="/jeremiah/24-1.htm">Jeremiah 24:1</a> After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/29-1.htm">Jeremiah 29:1-2</a> This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.) <a href="/matthew/17-24.htm">Matthew 17:24-27</a> After they had arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Does your Teacher pay the two drachmas?” / “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?” / “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him. ... <a href="/matthew/22-17.htm">Matthew 22:17-21</a> So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” / But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? / Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it to Pharaohnechoh.the silver.<a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">2 Kings 23:33</a> And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.taxed.<a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">2 Kings 15:19,20</a> And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/18-36.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-36.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-11.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-20.htm">Exacted</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Jehoi'akim</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Neco</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Necoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Pharaoh-Nechoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Pharaoh-Necoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Taxed</a> <a href="/numbers/18-16.htm">Valuation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/job/22-6.htm">Demanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-22.htm">Exacted</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-13.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">Jehoi'akim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-24.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">Neco</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-2.htm">Necoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-25.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-17.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">Pharaoh-Nechoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">Pharaoh-Necoh</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-15.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Taxed</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm">Valuation</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 23</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/23-1.htm">Josiah causes the book to be read in a solemn assembly.</a> 3. <a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">He renews the covenant of the Lord.</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">He destroys idolatry.</a> 15. <a href="/2_kings/23-15.htm">He burns dead men's bones upon the altar of Bethel, as was prophesied.</a> 21. <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">He keeps a most solemn Passover.</a> 24. <a href="/2_kings/23-24.htm">He puts away witches and all abomination.</a> 26. <a href="/2_kings/23-26.htm">God's final wrath against Judah.</a> 29. <a href="/2_kings/23-29.htm">Josiah, provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo.</a> 31. <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Jehoahaz, succeeding him,</a> 33. <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">is imprisoned by Pharaoh Neco, who makes Jehoiakim king.</a> 36. <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">Jehoiakim's wicked reign.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This payment of silver and gold was a tribute imposed by Pharaoh Neco, indicating Judah's subjugation to Egypt at this time. Historically, this reflects the geopolitical situation where smaller nations like Judah were often caught between the major powers of Egypt and Babylon. The tribute was a common practice in the ancient Near East, serving as a means to maintain political alliances or subjugation. This act of paying tribute is reminiscent of earlier instances in Israel's history, such as when King Hezekiah paid tribute to the Assyrian king Sennacherib (<a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">2 Kings 18:14-16</a>).but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land Jehoiakim's decision to tax the land to meet Pharaoh's demands highlights the economic burden placed on the people of Judah. This taxation would have been a heavy burden, especially during a time when the nation was already weakened by external threats and internal strife. The taxation system in ancient Israel was often based on agricultural produce, and such a levy would have affected the livelihoods of many. This situation reflects the broader biblical theme of leaders who place heavy burdens on their people, contrasting with the ideal of a just and righteous ruler.and exacted the silver and the gold from the people The phrase indicates that Jehoiakim enforced the collection of silver and gold from the people, which would have been a source of resentment and hardship. This action can be seen as a failure of leadership, as Jehoiakim prioritized foreign demands over the welfare of his own people. The exaction of wealth from the populace is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, often leading to social injustice and unrest. This can be contrasted with the biblical ideal of leaders who protect and serve their people, as seen in the reigns of David and Solomon.each according to his wealth This phrase suggests a graduated tax system where individuals were taxed based on their ability to pay. While this might seem fairer than a flat tax, it still placed a significant burden on the people, especially during times of economic difficulty. The concept of taxing according to wealth is seen in other parts of the Bible, such as the census tax in <a href="/exodus/30-15.htm">Exodus 30:15</a>, where the rich were not to give more nor the poor less than half a shekel. This principle of proportional giving is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give according to their means (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a>). However, in Jehoiakim's case, the taxation was not for the benefit of the people or the worship of God, but to satisfy a foreign ruler's demands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiakim.htm">Jehoiakim</a> The king of Judah who reigned from approximately 609 to 598 BC. He was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho and was known for his oppressive taxation to meet the demands of Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh_necho.htm">Pharaoh Necho</a> The Egyptian Pharaoh who exerted control over Judah during Jehoiakim's reign. He demanded tribute from Jehoiakim, which led to heavy taxation on the people of Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under the influence of Egypt during Jehoiakim's reign. The people of Judah bore the burden of the heavy taxes imposed by Jehoiakim. 4. <a href="/topical/s/silver_and_gold.htm">Silver and Gold</a> The tribute demanded by Pharaoh Necho, which Jehoiakim extracted from the people of Judah through taxation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/taxation.htm">Taxation</a> The method used by Jehoiakim to collect the tribute for Pharaoh Necho, which was based on the wealth of each individual in Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unrighteous_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Unrighteous Leadership</a> Jehoiakim's reign exemplifies how unrighteous leadership can lead to the suffering of the people. Leaders are called to serve with justice and righteousness, reflecting God's character. <a href="/topical/t/the_burden_of_sin_and_oppression.htm">The Burden of Sin and Oppression</a> The heavy taxation imposed on the people of Judah is a metaphor for the burden of sin and oppression. Believers are reminded of the freedom found in Christ, who lifts our burdens. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trusting_in_god,_not_alliances.htm">The Importance of Trusting in God, Not Alliances</a> Jehoiakim's reliance on Egypt rather than God serves as a warning against placing trust in worldly powers. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty and provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_wealth_and_materialism.htm">The Impact of Wealth and Materialism</a> The taxation based on wealth highlights the dangers of materialism and the unequal distribution of resources. Christians are called to practice generosity and stewardship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 23</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._35_and_2_kings_23_differ.htm">Why do 2 Chronicles 35 and 2 Kings 23 differ in their accounts of Josiah's death, raising questions about the actual historical events?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_teach_at_the_last_supper.htm">Who was Pharaoh Neco in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_pharaoh_neco_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Pharaoh Neco in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_necho's_role_in_josiah's_death.htm">How do we reconcile Pharaoh Necho's role in Josiah's death (2 Kings 23:29) with differing details in other historical sources and the account in 2 Chronicles 35?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>THE REIGN OF JEHOIAKIM (<a href="/2_kings/23-35.htm" title="And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh; but he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it to Pharaohnechoh.">2Kings 23:35</a> to <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm" title="And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt to the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.">2Kings 24:7</a>).(35) And Jehoiakim gave.--And the silver and the gold did Jehoiakim give . . . He had to pay for his elevation. The raising of the fine of <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm" title="And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.">2Kings 23:33</a> is described in this verse.But he taxed . . .--The king kept his pledge to Pharaoh, but not out of his own means. He exacted the money from "the people of the land," i.e., the people of all classes, levying a fixed contribution even upon the poorest of his subjects. As in <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm" title="And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.">2Kings 11:14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm" title="And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.">2Kings 14:21</a>; <a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm" title="And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.">2Kings 21:24</a>, Thenius insists that "the people of the land" are the national militia, and he renders: "he exacted the silver and the gold, along with (i.e., by the help of) the people of the land." But this is, to say the least, very questionable. (See Note on <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm" title="And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.">2Kings 11:14</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - And Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaoh. Jehoiakim, i.e., paid the tribute, which Nechoh had fixed (ver. 33), regularly. He did not, however, pay it out of the state treasury, which was exhausted. But he taxed the land to give the money according to the commandment of Pharaoh: he exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his taxation, to give it unto Pharaoh-Nechoh; rather, he had the land valued (comp. <a href="/leviticus/27-8.htm">Leviticus 27:8</a>), and "exacted the silver and the gold of the people of the land, of every one according to his valuation." <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/23-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Jehoiakim יְהוֹיָקִים֙ (yə·hō·w·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3079.htm">Strong's 3079: </a> Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelites paid נָתַ֤ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the silver וְהַכֶּ֣סֶף (wə·hak·ke·sep̄) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money and gold וְהַזָּהָ֗ב (wə·haz·zā·hāḇ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky to Pharaoh [Neco], לְפַרְעֹ֔ה (lə·p̄ar·‘ōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings but אַ֚ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely to meet עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Pharaoh's פַרְעֹ֑ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings demand פִּ֣י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to he taxed הֶעֱרִ֣יךְ (he·‘ĕ·rîḵ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> To set in a, row, arrange, put in order the land הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and exacted נָגַ֞שׂ (nā·ḡaś) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5065.htm">Strong's 5065: </a> To drive, to tax, harass, tyrannize the silver הַכֶּ֤סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money and the gold הַזָּהָב֙ (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky from the people, עַ֣ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person according to his wealth. כְּעֶרְכּ֗וֹ (kə·‘er·kōw) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6187.htm">Strong's 6187: </a> A pile, equipment, estimate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/23-35.htm">2 Kings 23:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-35.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 23:35 Jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 23:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 23:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 23:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 23:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>