2 Kings 24:17

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

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 24:17

BSB

Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And he appointed Mattaniah, his uncle, in his place. And he imposed the name Zedekiah upon him.

ERV

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

NHEB

The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's father's brother, king is his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.

SMT

And the king of Babel will make Mattaniah his uncle, king in his stead; and he will turn his name to Zedekiah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 24:17

AndthekingH4428Noun MasculineofBabylonH894Proper Name LocationmadeMattaniahH4983Proper Name Masculinehisfather'sbrotherH1730Noun Masculine kingH4427VerbinhissteadandchangedH5437VerbhisnameH8034Noun MasculinetoZedekiahH6667Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 24:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 24:17

Summary

Puppet ruler installed with new identity

Place

Jerusalem

Event

New king installed

Estimated Time Period

c. 597 BC