Jehoiachin
King of Judah for three months (598/597), son of Jehoiakim; surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar in 597, held at Babylon, released by Amel-Marduk (Evil-merodach) in 561. Babylonian ration lists name him Ya'u-kīnu, king of Yahudu.
Kingdom: Kingdom of Judah
Names and aliases
- Jeconiah (Hebrew (English form)) — Jeremiah 24:1
- Coniah (Hebrew (English form)) — Jeremiah 22:24
- Ya'u-kīnu (Akkadian)
Reign
| Chronology model | Began | Ended | Stated length | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No chronology model (model-independent) | 598 BC | 597 BC | — | A reign of three months; no regnal-year statements depend on it.ABC 5 (Jerusalem Chronicle / Chronicle of the early years of Nebuchadnezzar) — English translation on Livius.org2 Kings 24 — Enduring Word Bible Commentary |
Reign dates are model-dependent reconstructions. They are shown per model and never merged.