2 Kings Chapter 24 · Verse 6

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So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

Original Language Analysis

וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב slept H7901
וַיִּשְׁכַּ֥ב slept
Strong's: H7901
Word #: 1 of 8
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
יְהֽוֹיָקִ֖ים So Jehoiakim H3079
יְהֽוֹיָקִ֖ים So Jehoiakim
Strong's: H3079
Word #: 2 of 8
jehojakim, a jewish king
עִם H5973
עִם
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 3 of 8
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אֲבֹתָ֑יו with his fathers H1
אֲבֹתָ֑יו with his fathers
Strong's: H1
Word #: 4 of 8
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ reigned H4427
וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ reigned
Strong's: H4427
Word #: 5 of 8
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
יְהֽוֹיָכִ֥ין and Jehoiachin H3078
יְהֽוֹיָכִ֥ין and Jehoiachin
Strong's: H3078
Word #: 6 of 8
jehojakin, a jewish king
בְּנ֖וֹ his son H1121
בְּנ֖וֹ his son
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 7 of 8
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ H8478
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃
Strong's: H8478
Word #: 8 of 8
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis & Commentary

So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 24: Judgment unfolds progressively. As Judah approaches exile, these events fulfill prophetic warnings and demonstrate that God's patience with covenant violation is not infinite.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 24 takes place during the final collapse of Judah and Babylonian exile, early 6th century BCE, 605-586 BCE. The chapter's theme (Beginning of Babylonian Captivity) reflects the historical reality of the final collapse of Judah, destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, and exile to Babylon as covenant curses are fully realized. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

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