Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
The other things that King Jehoiakim did, including his disgusting sins and the evil that was discovered about him, are all recorded in the official history book of the kings of Israel and Judah. When he died, his son Jehoiachin became king in his place.
This verse is a brief closing summary of King Jehoiakim's reign, noting that his evil deeds were recorded in the royal chronicles before his son took over as king.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoiakim ruled Judah from 609-598 BC during a tumultuous time when the nation was caught between the Egyptian and Babylonian empires. He was known for his wickedness, including burning Jeremiah's prophecies and oppressing his own people. His reign ended just before the major Babylonian exile, and his son Jehoiachin would only rule for three months before being taken captive to Babylon.
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