Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Jehoiakim
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| Meaning | God raises up. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Jehoiakim is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is Jehovah rises up.
Jehoiakim is pronounced jeh-ho-yaw-keem'. Jehoiakim was the second son of King Josiah of Judah. His original name was Eliakim. Jehoiakim succeeded his uncle Jehoahaz as the King, and ruled for eleven years. He lived during the time of the prophets Daniel and Jeremiah. Jehoiakim was succeeded by his son Jehoiachin. Biblical reference for baby name Jehoiakim: 2 Kings 23:34-36; 24:1-6, 19; 1 Chronicles 3:15, 16; 2 Chronicles 36:4-8; Jeremiah 1:3; 22:18, 24; 25:1; 26:1, 21-23; 27:1, 20; 28:4; 35:1; 36:1, 9, 28-32; 37:1; 45:1; 46:2; 52:2; Daniel 1:1, 2 Strong's Bible concordance H3079 |
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