King Jehoiachin/Jeconiah's reign (jan 1, 598 BC – apr 1, 598 BC)
Description:
Jehoiachin was the son of Jehoiakim. He reigned for 3 months.
He was evil.
"And he [Jehoiachin] did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father had done." (2 Kings 24:9)
a. Nebuchadnezzar brought him to Babylon and made his uncle, Zedekiah, king.
b. God was making sure David's line was continued so Jesus could be from David's line.
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Date:
jan 1, 598 BC
apr 1, 598 BC
~ 3 months