2 Chronicles 36:9
2 Chronicles 36:9 in Multiple Translations
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD.
¶ Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.
Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah.
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for three months and ten days, and he did evil in the eyes of the Lord.
Jehoiachin was eighteen when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for three months and ten days. He did evil in the Lord's sight.
Iehoiachin was eight yeere olde when he beganne to reigne, and he reigned three moneths and ten dayes in Ierusalem, and did euill in the sight of the Lord.
A son of eight years is Jehoiachin in his reigning, and three months and ten days he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and he doth the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah;
Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem. He did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight.
Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.
Joachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord.
Jehoiachin was 18 years old when he became the king of Judah, and he ruled from Jerusalem for only three months and ten days. He did things that Yahweh considers to be evil.
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Context — Jehoiachin Reigns in Judah
9Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD.
10In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. 11Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 24:8–17 | 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. At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to the city while his servants were besieging it. Jehoiachin king of Judah, his mother, his servants, his commanders, and his officials all surrendered to the king of Babylon. So in the eighth year of his reign, the king of Babylon took him captive. As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD. He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. Nebuchadnezzar carried away Jehoiachin to Babylon, as well as the king’s mother, his wives, his officials, and the leading men of the land. He took them into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. The king of Babylon also brought into exile to Babylon all seven thousand men of valor and a thousand craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for battle. Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. |
2 Chronicles 36:9 Summary
[Jehoiachin became king at a young age and made poor choices, which led to severe consequences, reminding us that our actions have consequences, just like in Galatians 6:7-8, where we reap what we sow. He only reigned for three months and ten days, which shows how quickly sin can lead to judgment. We can learn from Jehoiachin's mistakes by seeking to obey God's commands and following His ways, as stated in Psalm 119:105. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of sin and experience God's blessing and favor, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from Jehoiachin's brief reign as king?
Jehoiachin's reign teaches us that our actions have consequences, and disobedience to God can lead to judgment, as seen in 2 Chronicles 36:9 and also in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where obedience is rewarded and disobedience is punished.
Why did God allow Jehoiachin to become king if he was going to do evil?
God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist, as seen in Romans 11:33-36, and God's ways are not always understandable to us, but we can trust in His goodness and justice, as stated in Psalm 119:68.
How does Jehoiachin's age at the time of his reign relate to his actions?
Jehoiachin's youth may have contributed to his foolish decisions, as seen in 1 Kings 12:1-15, where Rehoboam's youth and inexperience led to poor choices, but ultimately, Jehoiachin was responsible for his actions, as stated in Deuteronomy 1:39.
What does Jehoiachin's story teach us about God's patience and judgment?
Jehoiachin's story shows that God is patient and gives people opportunities to repent, as seen in 2 Peter 3:9, but He will also judge those who persist in evil, as stated in Hebrews 10:26-31, highlighting the importance of repentance and obedience to God's commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'doing evil in the sight of the Lord', and how can I repent and turn to Him?
- How can I learn from Jehoiachin's mistakes and avoid making similar choices in my own life, especially in the area of obedience to God's commands?
- What does it mean to 'do evil in the sight of the Lord', and how can I ensure that my actions are pleasing to Him, as stated in Colossians 1:10?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I don't understand why certain things happen, and how can I apply this trust to my everyday life?
