KJV ORIGINAL
Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled in Jerusalem for eleven years. He did what was evil in the eyes of the LORD his God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Jehoiakim ruled Judah for eleven years but chose to do evil instead of following God's ways.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoiakim ruled Judah from 609-598 BC during a turbulent time when the Babylonian Empire was rising to power. He was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt after his brother Jehoahaz was deposed. His reign marked a period of increasing rebellion against God and growing political instability that would eventually lead to Judah's exile to Babylon.
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