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His mother&#8217s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother was Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah from Rumah. <a href="/esv/2_kings/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/23.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother&#8217s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/amp/2_kings/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/csb/2_kings/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 11 years in Jerusalem. His mother&#8217s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah, from Rumah. <a href="/asv/2_kings/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/cev/2_kings/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he was appointed king, and he ruled 11 years from Jerusalem. His mother Zebidah was the daughter of Pedaiah from Rumah. <a href="/erv/2_kings/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he began to rule, and he was king for 11 years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zebidah, daughter of Pedaiah from Rumah. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eleven years. His mother was Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah from the town of Rumah. <a href="/isv/2_kings/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jehoiakim was 25 years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother was named Zebidah. She was the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/net/2_kings/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah, from Rumah. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_kings/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_kings/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jehoiakim [is] a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned eleven years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Zebudah daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah, <a href="/ylt/2_kings/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A son of twenty and five years is Jehoiakim in his reigning, and eleven years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Zebudah daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah, <a href="/slt/2_kings/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The son of twenty and five years was Jehoiakim in his reigning, and eleven years he reigned in Jerusalem. And his mother's name Zebudah, daughter of Pedaiah of Ramah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Joakim was five and twenty years old when he began to reign: and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Zebida the daughter of Phadaia of Ruma. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Zebidah, the daughter of Pedaiah, from Rumah. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah, daughter of Pedaiah, from Rumah. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jehoiakim was twenty-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 Peraiah of Ramtha. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yoiqim was a son of twenty and five years when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Zebida, daughter of Paria from Ramtha.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/2_kings/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Twenty-five years old was Joakim when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jeldaph, daughter of Phadail of Ruma. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/23-36.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=8350" 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">Jehoiakim Reigns in Judah</a> 36<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.">Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">was twenty-five</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: wə·ḥā·mêš (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years old</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: bə·mā·lə·ḵōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">when he became king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: wə·’a·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">eleven</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">His mother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/2080.htm" title="2080: zə·ḇī·ḏå̄h (N-proper-fs) -- Mother of Jehoiakim. Feminine from zabad; giving; Zebidah, an Israelitess.">was Zebidah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ḇaṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6305.htm" title="6305: pə·ḏā·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Pdayahuw; from padah and Yahh; Jah has ransomed; Pedajah, the name of six Israelites.">of Pedaiah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">she was from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7316.htm" title="7316: rū·māh (N-proper-fs) -- Home of Pedaiah. From ruwm; height; Rumah, a place in Palestine.">Rumah.</a> 37And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.…<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/36-5.htm">2 Chronicles 36:5</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. <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="/jeremiah/26-1.htm">Jeremiah 26:1-6</a> At the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: / “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. / Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds. ... <a href="/jeremiah/36-1.htm">Jeremiah 36:1-3</a> In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: / “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today. / Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about all the calamity I plan to bring upon them, each of them will turn from his wicked way. Then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.” <a href="/jeremiah/25-1.htm">Jeremiah 25:1-3</a> 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. <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/24-6.htm">2 Kings 24:6</a> And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">2 Kings 24:8-9</a> Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. <a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">2 Kings 21:19-26</a> Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. / He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served. ... <a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1-2</a> Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">2 Kings 23:31-32</a> Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. <a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">2 Chronicles 34:1-2</a> Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">2 Chronicles 35:20-24</a> After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Neco king of Egypt marched up to fight at Carchemish by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him. / But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. ... <a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Matthew 1:11</a> and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. <a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Matthew 23:35-36</a> And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.A.<a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">1 Chronicles 3:15</a> And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.<a href="/2_chronicles/36-5.htm">2 Chronicles 36:5</a> 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.<a href="/jeremiah/1-3.htm">Jeremiah 1:3</a> It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the son of Josiah king of Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive in the fifth month.Rumah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/judges/17-3.htm">Eleven</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-35.htm">Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-35.htm">Jehoi'akim</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Rumah</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-2.htm">Twenty-Five</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm">Eleven</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-19.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">Jehoiakim</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">Jehoi'akim</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-18.htm">Pedaiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-6.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-8.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Rumah</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-31.htm">Twenty-Five</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king Jehoiakim, originally named Eliakim, was the son of Josiah, one of Judah's most righteous kings. His ascension to the throne at the age of twenty-five marks a significant transition from the reforms of his father to a period of decline. This age suggests a level of maturity, yet his reign would be characterized by a departure from his father's godly ways. The age of twenty-five is notable in biblical terms, as it often signifies a time of readiness for leadership, as seen with other kings and priests.and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years Jehoiakim's reign lasted from approximately 609 to 598 BC. His rule was marked by political instability and spiritual decline. The eleven-year reign is significant as it was a time of increasing pressure from external powers, particularly Egypt and Babylon. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, was the center of religious and political life, and Jehoiakim's reign there would see the city under threat from foreign domination, leading to eventual exile.His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah The mention of Zebidah, Jehoiakim's mother, highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the biblical narrative. Zebidah's name, meaning "gift" or "endowment," may reflect the hope or expectations placed upon her son. The inclusion of her father's name, Pedaiah, provides a genealogical link that was important for establishing legitimacy and heritage in the ancient Near Eastern context.she was from Rumah Rumah is believed to be a location in the region of Judah, though its exact identification remains uncertain. The mention of Zebidah's origin from Rumah may indicate a connection to a specific clan or family group, which could have political or social implications. This geographical detail provides insight into the familial and tribal affiliations that played a role in the political landscape of Judah during Jehoiakim's reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiakim.htm">Jehoiakim</a> The king of Judah who began his reign at the age of twenty-five and ruled for eleven years. His reign is marked by a return to idolatry and disobedience to God after the reforms of his father, Josiah. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zebidah.htm">Zebidah</a> The mother of Jehoiakim, identified as the daughter of Pedaiah. Her mention highlights the lineage and familial connections important in the account of the kings. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pedaiah.htm">Pedaiah</a> The father of Zebidah, mentioned to establish the maternal lineage of Jehoiakim. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rumah.htm">Rumah</a> The place associated with Zebidah, indicating her origin and possibly her family's influence or status. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, where Jehoiakim reigned. It is central to the history of the Israelites and the location of the Temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Jehoiakim's reign serves as a reminder of the impact of leadership on a nation. Leaders are called to follow God's commandments and lead with justice and righteousness. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> Jehoiakim's return to idolatry and neglect of God's laws resulted in negative consequences for Judah. This highlights the importance of obedience to God's word. <a href="/topical/f/family_influence.htm">Family Influence</a> The mention of Jehoiakim's mother and her origin suggests the influence of family and upbringing on one's life choices. It encourages reflection on the values and teachings passed down through generations. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a> Understanding the historical context of Jehoiakim's reign helps us draw spiritual lessons about faithfulness and the dangers of turning away from God.<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/who_was_king_jehoiakim.htm">Who was King Jehoiakim in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_adam_and_eve_in_eden.htm">Who was King Jehoahaz in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_josiah's_sons.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign - he was therefore two years older than his brother Jehoahaz (see the comment on ver. 31) - and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem - probably from B.C. 608 to B.C. 597 - and his mother's name was Zebudah - he was, therefore, only half-brother to Jehoahaz and Zedekiah, whose mother was "Hamutal" (see ver. 31 and <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm">2 Kings 24:18</a>) - the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah. "Rumah" is probably the same city as the "Arumah" of <a href="/judges/9-41.htm">Judges 9:41</a>, which was in the vicinity of Shechem. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/23-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Jehoiakim יְהוֹיָקִ֣ים (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 was twenty-five עֶשְׂרִ֨ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son when he became king, בְּמָלְכ֔וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> 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 <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel eleven וְאַחַ֤ת (wə·’a·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year His mother’s אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name was Zebidah זְבוּדָּ֥ה (zə·ḇū·dāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2080.htm">Strong's 2080: </a> Zebidah -- mother of Jehoiakim daughter בַת־ (ḇaṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Pedaiah; פְּדָיָ֖ה (pə·ḏā·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6305.htm">Strong's 6305: </a> Pedaiah -- 'Yah has ransomed', the name of several Israelites she was from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of Rumah. רוּמָֽה׃ (rū·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7316.htm">Strong's 7316: </a> Rumah -- home of Pedaiah <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 23:36 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/23-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 23:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 23:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/23-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 23:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 23:37" /></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>