Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!
Therefore, this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, who was king of Judah: When he dies, people will not mourn for him by saying, 'Oh, my brother!' or 'Oh, sister!' They will not grieve for him by saying, 'Oh, our lord!' or 'Oh, his majesty!'
God is declaring that King Jehoiakim will die without anyone mourning or showing respect for him because of his evil actions.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoiakim was king of Judah from 609-598 BC and was known for his wickedness, oppression of his people, and rebellion against God. Unlike his righteous father Josiah, Jehoiakim ignored God's warnings through Jeremiah and led the nation into sin. This prophecy was given shortly before Babylon conquered Jerusalem and Jehoiakim met his shameful end.
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