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2 Kings 24:8

2 Kings 24:8
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father had done. Being partner with…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

His mother’s name - On the position of the “queen mother” see 1Ki 15:10 note. Nehushta’s rank and dignity are strongly…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Jehoiachin was eighteen years old - He is called Jeconiah, Ch1 3:16, and Coniah, Jer 22:24. In Ch2 36:9, be is said to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 24:8-20

This should have been the history of king Jehoiachin's reign, but, alas! it is only the history of king Jehoiachin's…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Reign of Jehoiachin. Capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. Plunder and captives carried away: Zedekiah made king of…