Jehoahaz
King of Judah for a short period.
Jehoahaz was made king by the people of Judah but reigned only three months before being deposed by the king of Egypt.
Key Figures — 2 Chronicles 36
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Jehoiakim
King of Judah appointed by Pharaoh Necho.
Jehoiakim was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho and reigned for eleven years, during which he did evil in the sight of the Lord.
Related passagesJehoiachin
King of Judah who was taken captive to Babylon.
Jehoiachin reigned for three months and ten days before being taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.
Related passagesZedekiah
Last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile.
Zedekiah was made king by Nebuchadnezzar and reigned for eleven years, ultimately rebelling against Babylon, leading to the destruction of Jerusalem.
Related passagesNebuchadnezzar
King of Babylon who conquered Judah.
Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem, took its kings captive, and destroyed the city, fulfilling God's judgment against Judah.
Related passagesCyrus
King of Persia who allowed the return of the exiles.
Cyrus issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, marking the end of the Babylonian exile.
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