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2 Chronicles 36:4-6
New King James Version
2 Chronicles 36:4-6
New King James Version
4 Then the king of Egypt made [a]Jehoahaz’s brother Eliakim king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took [b]Jehoahaz his brother and carried him off to Egypt.
The Reign and Captivity of Jehoiakim(A)
5 (B)Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did (C)evil in the sight of the Lord his God. 6 (D)Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against him, and bound him in [c]bronze fetters to (E)carry him off to Babylon.
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- 2 Chronicles 36:4 Lit. his
- 2 Chronicles 36:4 MT Joahaz
- 2 Chronicles 36:6 chains
New King James Version (NKJV)
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