2 Kings 24:17

KJV

And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father’s brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

— 2 Kings 24:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 24 connects to 8 cross-references. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon subdues Jerusalem and Jehoiakim becomes his vassal; after three years Jehoiakim rebels. After Jehoiakim dies, his son Jehoiachin surrenders Jerusalem; Nebuchadnezzar carries off the royal family, warriors, craftsmen, and the temple treasures—ten thousand people—leaving only the poorest …

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Other Translations

ASV

And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s father’s brother, king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

YLT

And the king of Babylon causeth Mattaniah his father's brother to reign in his stead, and turneth his name to Zedekiah.

BBE

And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, his father's brother, king in place of Jehoiachin, changing his name to Zedekiah.

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