2 Kings 24:5
New International Version
As for the other events of Jehoiakim’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah?

New Living Translation
The rest of the events in Jehoiakim’s reign and all his deeds are recorded in The Book of the History of the Kings of Judah.

English Standard Version
Now the rest of the deeds of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Berean Standard Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

King James Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

New King James Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

New American Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

NASB 1995
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

NASB 1977
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Amplified Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and everything that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoiakim’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoiakim’s reign, along with all his accomplishments, are written in the Historical Record of Judah’s Kings.

American Standard Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Contemporary English Version
Everything else Jehoiakim did while he was king is written in The History of the Kings of Judah.

English Revised Version
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Isn't everything else about Jehoiakim-everything he did-written in the official records of the kings of Judah?

Good News Translation
Everything that Jehoiakim did is recorded in The History of the Kings of Judah.

International Standard Version
Now the rest of Jehoiakim's actions, and everything that he undertook, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, are they not?

Majority Standard Bible
As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

NET Bible
The rest of the events of Jehoiakim's reign and all his accomplishments, are recorded in the scroll called the Annals of the Kings of Judah.

New Heart English Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Webster's Bible Translation
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

World English Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, aren’t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the rest of the matters of Jehoiakim and all that he did, are they not written on the scroll of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Young's Literal Translation
And the rest of the matters of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written on the book of the Chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rest of the words of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written upon the book of the words of the days to the kings of Judah?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the rest of the acts of Joakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Juda? And Joakim slept with his fathers:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the rest of the words of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, have these not been written in the book of the words of the days of the kings of Judah? And Jehoiakim slept with his fathers.

New American Bible
The rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, with all that he did, are recorded in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah.

New Revised Standard Version
Now the rest of the deeds of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Judah?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim and all that he did, behold, they are written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the rest of the words of Yoiqim and everything that he did, behold, they are written in the book of The Chronicles of the Kings of Yehuda.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the rest of the acts of Joakim, and all that he did, behold, are not these written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Juda?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Babylon Controls Jehoiakim
4and also for the innocent blood he had shed. For he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD was unwilling to forgive. 5As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?

Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:6-7
Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon.

Jeremiah 22:18-19
Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 24:1
After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD.

Jeremiah 25:1-2
This is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. / So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows:

Jeremiah 36:30-31
Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. / I will punish him and his descendants and servants for their iniquity. I will bring on them, on the residents of Jerusalem, and on the men of Judah, all the calamity about which I warned them but they did not listen.”

Jeremiah 52:2-3
And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Daniel 1:1-2
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.

Ezekiel 19:5-9
When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion. / He prowled among the lions, and became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. ...

2 Kings 23:34-37
Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. / So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. / Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. ...

2 Kings 25:1-2
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.

Matthew 1:11
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Matthew 1:12
After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

Luke 3:23-27
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 7:43
You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’

Romans 11:22
Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.


Treasury of Scripture

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

the rest.

2 Chronicles 36:8
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.

Jeremiah 22:13-17
Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; …

Jeremiah 26:1-36:32
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying, …

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2 Kings 24
1. Jehoiakim, first subdued by Nebuchadnezzar, then rebelling against him,
2. procures his own ruin.
5. Jehoiachin succeeds him.
7. The king of Egypt is vanquished by the king of Babylon.
8. Jehoiachin's evil reign.
10. Jerusalem is taken and carried captive into Babylon.
17. Zedekiah is made king, and reigns ill, unto the utter destruction of Judah.














As for the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim
Jehoiakim was the king of Judah from 609 to 598 BC. His reign was marked by political turmoil and spiritual decline. He was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt, indicating Judah's subservience to foreign powers. Jehoiakim's acts included heavy taxation and forced labor to pay tribute to Egypt and later Babylon, reflecting the oppressive conditions of his rule. His reign is characterized by a rejection of prophetic warnings, notably from Jeremiah, who condemned his idolatry and injustice.

along with all his accomplishments
Jehoiakim's accomplishments are often viewed negatively in the biblical narrative. He is known for building projects, possibly including the expansion of Jerusalem's walls, but these were achieved through exploitation. His reign saw the beginning of the Babylonian exile, as he rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, leading to the first deportation of Jews to Babylon. His accomplishments are overshadowed by his failure to lead Judah in faithfulness to God, contrasting with the biblical ideal of a king who upholds justice and righteousness.

are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
This phrase suggests that a more detailed account of Jehoiakim's reign was recorded in a historical document now lost, known as the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. This book is distinct from the biblical Chronicles and served as a royal archive. The mention of this source indicates the historical practice of recording royal annals, similar to other ancient Near Eastern cultures. It underscores the biblical authors' reliance on historical records to compile the narrative, affirming the historical basis of the biblical account.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoiakim
The king of Judah during this period, known for his disobedience to God and his alliance with Egypt. His reign was marked by idolatry and oppression.

2. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under threat from Babylon during Jehoiakim's reign. This period was characterized by political instability and spiritual decline.

3. Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah
A historical record that documented the reigns of the kings of Judah, including their deeds and the events that occurred during their rule.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
Jehoiakim's reign serves as a reminder that turning away from God's commandments leads to personal and national downfall. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful to God's Word.

The Importance of Historical Records
The mention of the Book of the Chronicles underscores the value of documenting history. It reminds us to learn from the past and to record God's faithfulness in our own lives.

God's Sovereignty in Judgment
Despite Jehoiakim's attempts to secure his kingdom through alliances, God's sovereign plan prevailed. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate authority and justice.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Jeremiah played a crucial role in warning the people and the king. We are reminded to heed godly counsel and prophetic warnings in our lives.(5) Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim . . .--Assuming with Hitzig that the passage Habakkuk 2:9-14 refers to him, we gather that he severely oppressed his people by his exactions of forced labour upon the defences of Jerusalem. Thenius concludes from the words, "that he may set his nest on high," &c., that Jehoiakim strengthened and enlarged the fortress on Ophel erected by Manasseh. (Comp. also Jeremiah 22:13-17.)

Are they not written . . .--The last reference to this authority. Bahr concludes that the work did not extend beyond the reign of Jehoiakim.

Verse 5. - Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim; and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Among the acts of Jehoiakim recorded elsewhere in the Old Testament, the most remarkable are the following:

(1) His execution of Urijah the son of Shemaiah (Jeremiah 26:23);

(2) his destruction of the first collection of the early prophecies made by Jeremiah, in a fit of anger at hearing its contents (Jeremiah 36:20-23);

(3) his order that Jeremiah and Baruch should be arrested (Jeremiah 36:26); . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for the rest
וְיֶ֛תֶר (wə·ye·ṯer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope

of the acts
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of Jehoiakim,
יְהוֹיָקִ֖ים (yə·hō·w·yā·qîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3079: Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelites

along with all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his accomplishments,
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

are they not written
כְּתוּבִ֗ים (kə·ṯū·ḇîm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

in the Book
סֵ֛פֶר (sê·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

of the Chronicles
דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the Kings
לְמַלְכֵ֥י (lə·mal·ḵê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Judah?
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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