2 Kings 23:34 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there. ”

2 Kings 23:34 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In the room of Josiah his father - Not “in the room of Jehoahaz his brother;” the phrase is intended to mark the fact, that Neco did not acknowedge that Jehoahaz had ever been king. Turned his...
2 Kings 23:34 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Celebration of the Passover. The mention of the eighteenth year ( 2 Kings 23:23 ; cf. 2 Kings 22:3 ) shows that the reforms of Josiah occupied six months. The book was discovered in the first month...
2 Kings 23:34 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Eliakim. Name changed, to assert Pharaoh-nechoh's authority. in the room. Refusing to recognize the People's appointment of 2 Kings 23:30 . died there. As Jeremiah ( 2 Kings 22:11 ; 2 Kings...
2 Kings 23:34 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there. Turned his name...
2 Kings 23:34 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Turned his name to Jehoiakim— It was usual for conquerors to change the names of the persons whom they vanquished in war, in testimony of their absolute power over them. Thus we find the king of Ba...
2 Kings 23:34 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Religious Reform. Josiah's Death 2. The prophets] Jeremiah, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah lived about this time. Read in their ears ] cp. the similar proceeding related in Nehemiah 8:4 .;
2 Kings 23:34 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

THE REIGN OF JEHOAHAZ (31-34). (34) Jehoahaz. — Called Shallum ( Jeremiah 22:11 ; 1 Chronicles 3:15 ), which may have been his name before his accession. (Comp. 2 Kings 23:34 ; 2 Kings 24:17...
2 Kings 23:34 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JOSIAH B.C. 639-608 2 Kings 22:1-20 ; 2 Kings 23:1-37 Jos., "Ant.," X 4:1. "In outline dim and vast Their fearful shadows cast The giant forms of Empires, on their way To ruin: one by one...
2 Kings 23:34 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

in the Hands of Heathen foes 2 Kings 23:26-37 Josiah's life ended in terrible disaster. He persisted in measuring himself in battle against the king of Egypt in a quarrel which was none of his,...
2 Kings 23:34 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this chapter we have a graphic account of the reformation following the discovery of the book of the Law. It was carried out by the splendid enthusiasm and energy of Josiah, and it is interesting...
2 Kings 23:34 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

We are hastening now to the period of Judah's history, as a kingdom. Three short months Jehoahaz reigned; and then was made a prisoner. The prophet Ezekiel laments him under the similitude of a young...
2 Kings 23:34 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father ,.... Not in the room of Jehoahaz; for he did not allow him to be a king, and to have any lawful right to the t...
2 Kings 23:34 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there. Ver. 34. Mad...
2 Kings 23:34 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Pharaoh-nechoh made Eliakim king Whom he probably perceived to be of a more mild and peaceable disposition. And turned his name to Jehoiakim It was usual for conquerors to change the names of the...
2 Kings 23:34 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

JOSIAH'S COVENANT AND JUDGMENT OF IDOLATRY (vv.1-20) Being king in Judah and therefore the representative of all the people, Josiah realised his responsibility of involving them all in hearing t...
2 Kings 23:34 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim. B. C. 610. 31 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years...
2 Kings 23:34 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Eliakim the son of Josiah; whom he perceived to be of a more mild and peaceable disposition. Turned his name to Jehoiakim; because the giving of names was accounted an act and sign of dominion; w...
2 Kings 23:34 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Reign Of Jehoahaz King of Judah (609 BC) - ( 2 Kings 23:31-35 ). Jehoahaz, who was Josiah's fourth son, was given the unenviable task of replacing Josiah, knowing full well that the wrath of E...
2 Kings 23:34 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES .— 2 Kings 23:26 . Notwithstanding the Lord turned not —The nation’s heart was not changed by all this fervour of the king and the reformation of external worship....
2 Kings 23:34 - Scofield Reference Notes

Jehoiakim Called Jakim. ( Matthew 1:10 ); ( Matthew 1:11 ). ( See Scofield) - ( Matthew 1:10 ).
2 Kings 23:34 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 23:29 . He slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him; as in 2 Kings 14:8 . It would seem from this phrase that the two kings were engaged in single combat. This was an error for which Jos...
2 Kings 23:34 - The Biblical Illustrator

And like unto him there was no king before him. Josiah’s reformation This and the previous chapter show us the influence of a godly sovereign. This prince at the age of twenty-six begins to rep...
2 Kings 23:34 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Kings 23:1-12 JOSIAH 'S RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT . HIS REFORMS AND DEATH . REIGN OF JEHOAHAZ . ACCESSION OF JEHOIAKIM . 2 Kings 23:1-12 Josiah '...
2 Kings 23:34 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Reign of Jehoahaz and of Jehoiakim
2 Kings 23:34 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 3:15 ; 2 Chronicles 36:3 ; 2 Chronicles 36:4 ; 2 Kings 24:17 ; Daniel 1:7 ; Ezekiel 19:3 ; Ezekiel 19:4 ; Genesis 41:45 ; Jeremiah 22:11 ; Jeremiah 22:12 ; Joshua 18:18 ; Mat...
2 Kings 23:34 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Jehoiakim — The giving of names was accounted an act of dominion; which therefore parents did to their children, and conquerors to their vassals or tributaries.

2 Kings 23:34 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Kings 23:34 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Kings 23:34 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 23:34 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Kings 23:34 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Kings 23:34 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Kings 23:34 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Kings 23:34 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Kings 23:34 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Kings 23:34 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 23:34 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes