Overview:
Nechoh, also known as Pharaoh Necho, was a significant figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the late 7th century BC. He was a Pharaoh of Egypt, traditionally identified as Necho II, who reigned from approximately 610 to 595 BC. Nechoh is most notably mentioned in the context of his interactions with the Kingdom of Judah and his military campaigns in the region.

Biblical References:

1. 2 Kings 23:29-30 : "While Josiah was king, Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt went up to the Euphrates River to help the king of Assyria. King Josiah marched out to meet him, but Necho faced him and killed him at Megiddo. From Megiddo, his servants carried his body in a chariot to Jerusalem and buried him in his own tomb. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father."

In this passage, Nechoh is depicted as a powerful ruler whose military ambitions brought him into conflict with King Josiah of Judah. Josiah's attempt to intercept Nechoh at Megiddo resulted in his death, a pivotal moment that marked the end of his reformative reign in Judah.

2. 2 Chronicles 35:20-24 : "After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt went up to fight at Carchemish on the Euphrates, and Josiah marched out to confront him. But Necho sent messengers to him, saying, 'What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another house with which I am at war. God has told me to hurry, so stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you.' But Josiah did not turn away from him; instead, he disguised himself and went into battle against Necho on the plain of Megiddo. There the archers shot King Josiah, who said to his servants, 'Take me away, for I am badly wounded.' So they took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. He was buried in the tombs of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah."

This account provides additional details about the encounter between Josiah and Nechoh, highlighting Nechoh's claim of divine mandate for his campaign and Josiah's tragic decision to engage in battle despite Nechoh's warning.

3. Jeremiah 46:2 : "Concerning Egypt: This is the message against the army of Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah."

This verse references the defeat of Nechoh's forces at Carchemish, a significant event that marked the decline of Egyptian influence in the region and the rise of Babylonian power under Nebuchadnezzar.

Historical Context:
Nechoh's reign was marked by ambitious military campaigns aimed at expanding Egyptian influence in the Near East. His efforts to assist the Assyrians against the rising Babylonian empire led to his involvement in the Battle of Carchemish, a decisive conflict that ultimately resulted in Egyptian defeat. Nechoh's interactions with Judah, particularly his confrontation with Josiah, illustrate the complex political dynamics of the time, as smaller kingdoms like Judah navigated the pressures exerted by larger empires.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, Nechoh's role in the biblical narrative underscores themes of divine sovereignty and judgment. His claim of divine instruction in his campaign against Carchemish, juxtaposed with Josiah's untimely death, invites reflection on the interplay between human agency and divine will. The events surrounding Nechoh serve as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate authority of God over the nations.

Legacy:
Nechoh's legacy in the biblical account is one of a formidable foreign ruler whose actions had lasting implications for the Kingdom of Judah. His defeat at Carchemish marked a turning point in the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East, paving the way for Babylonian dominance and setting the stage for subsequent events in the biblical narrative, including the Babylonian exile.NECHO; NECHOH

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See PHARAOH-NECOH.

Apart
... which was to accompany this repentance is said to be as great as the mourning of
the whole nation when Josiah fell in the battle with Pharaoh-nechoh at Megiddo ...
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Reformation Lessons
... Josiah was killed in battle"by his own fault too"by Pharaoh Nechoh, King
of Egypt. And then followed nothing but disaster and misery. ...
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Footnotes
... time. 302 II. Chron. xxxv.20, when he had set the Temple again in order.
303 Or Nechoh or Neco as in our own versions: Heb. {HEBREW ...
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Demonstration xxi. --Of Persecution.
... [1132] 2 Kings 20:19. [1133] John 14:27. [1134] Ie, Pharaoh Nechoh,--a Rabbinical
interpretation of the surname. [1135] 2 Kings 23:29. [1136] John 12:28. ...
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Letter cxxxiii. To Ctesiphon.
... upon himself the rebuke of Micaiah; [3881] and the second"though forbidden by the
word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah"went against Pharaoh-Nechoh, king of ...
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Nechoh (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NECHO; NECHOH. ne'-ko. See PHARAOH-NECOH.
Multi-Version Concordance Nechoh (1 Occurrence). 2 ...
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Pharaoh-nechoh (3 Occurrences)
Pharaoh-nechoh. Pharaohnechoh, Pharaoh-nechoh. Pharaoh-neco .
Multi-Version Concordance Pharaoh-nechoh (3 Occurrences). ...
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Necho (3 Occurrences)
... (see NEBUCHADNEZZAR.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NECHO; NECHOH. ne'-ko.
See PHARAOH-NECOH. Multi-Version Concordance Necho (3 Occurrences). ...
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Pharaoh-neco (1 Occurrence)
Pharaoh-neco. Pharaoh-nechoh, Pharaoh-neco. Pharaohnecoh . Multi-Version
Concordance ... (See JPS ASV BBE). Pharaoh-nechoh, Pharaoh-neco. Pharaohnecoh . ...
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Pharaohnechoh (3 Occurrences)

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Bindeth (25 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 2 Kings 23:33 and Pharaoh-Nechoh bindeth him in Riblah, in the land of Hamath,
from reigning in Jerusalem, and he putteth a fine on the land -- a hundred ...
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Subjected (18 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 23:33 And Pharaoh-nechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath,
that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and subjected the land to a tribute of ...
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Reigning (57 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 23:33 and Pharaoh-Nechoh bindeth him in Riblah, in the land of Hamath, from
reigning in Jerusalem, and he putteth a fine on the land -- a hundred ...
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Neck (97 Occurrences)

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