Zedekiah
Last king of Judah (597–587/586), Jehoiachin's uncle Mattaniah, installed by Nebuchadnezzar (ABC 5: "a king of his own choice"); rebelled, captured and blinded at Riblah.
Kingdom: Kingdom of Judah
Names and aliases
- Mattaniah (Hebrew (English form)) — 2 Kings 24:17
Reign
| Chronology model | Began | Ended | Stated length | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No chronology model (model-independent) | 597 BC | 587 BC – 586 BC | 11 years (2 Kings 24:18) | End in summer 587 or 586 BC depending on reckoning (see the two chronology models).ABC 5 (Jerusalem Chronicle / Chronicle of the early years of Nebuchadnezzar) — English translation on Livius.orgWhen Did Jerusalem Fall? |
Reign dates are model-dependent reconstructions. They are shown per model and never merged.