The story of Jeconiah
Jeconiah, also known as Coniah and Jehoiachin, was a king of Judah who ruled for only three months in 598 BCE. He was the son of King Jehoiakim and the grandson of King Josiah. According to the Bible, Jeconiah was taken captive by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar along with many other people from Judah and was exiled to Babylon. This event marked the beginning of the Babylonian captivity, which lasted for 70 years. Jeconiah is also mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament. Despite his short reign and his captivity, Jeconiah is considered to be a significant figure in Jewish history as a symbol of the Babylonian exile and the restoration of the kingdom of Judah.
Name meaning
The name Jeconiah is of Hebrew origin and means "God will establish" or "Yahweh has established." In the Hebrew Bible, Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin or Coniah) was a king of Judah who was taken into captivity by the Babylonians. The meaning of the name reflects the belief in divine support and the establishment of strength or leadership through God's will.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Exilarch, King of Judah
First mention
1 Chronicles 3:16
Appearances in the Bible
7 mentions
In Hebrew
יחוניה