Jehoiachin, also known as Jeconiah or Coniah, was a king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken into Babylonian captivity. His lineage is significant in biblical history, particularly in the context of the Davidic line and the Messianic prophecies. The sons of Jehoiachin are mentioned in various passages of the Bible, providing insight into the continuation of his lineage during and after the Babylonian exile.

Biblical References:

1. 1 Chronicles 3:17-18 : "The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah." This passage lists the sons of Jehoiachin, highlighting Shealtiel as the most prominent among them. Shealtiel is often noted in genealogical records, particularly in the lineage of Jesus Christ.

2. Jeremiah 22:30 : "This is what the LORD says: 'Record this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will succeed in sitting on the throne of David or ruling again in Judah.'" This prophecy concerning Jehoiachin has been a subject of much discussion. While it declares that none of his direct descendants would reign as king, it does not negate the continuation of his line, which is evident in the genealogies of the New Testament.

3. Matthew 1:12 : "After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel." This genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew traces the lineage of Jesus Christ through Jehoiachin, demonstrating the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant through a spiritual rather than a political kingship.

Significance of Jehoiachin's Sons:

· Shealtiel: Often recognized as the father of Zerubbabel, who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the return from exile. Zerubbabel's leadership and connection to the Davidic line are significant in the post-exilic restoration of Judah.

· Zerubbabel: Although not a direct son of Jehoiachin, Zerubbabel is frequently associated with his lineage through Shealtiel. He is a key figure in the books of Ezra and Haggai, where he is depicted as a governor and a leader in the restoration efforts. His role is also seen as a typological foreshadowing of the coming Messiah.

· Pedaiah: Another son of Jehoiachin, Pedaiah is sometimes noted as the father of Zerubbabel in certain genealogical records (1 Chronicles 3:19). This discrepancy is often reconciled by understanding the complexities of ancient genealogical recording, where legal and biological lines could differ.

The sons of Jehoiachin, particularly through the line of Shealtiel and Zerubbabel, illustrate the enduring nature of God's promises to David. Despite the apparent curse on Jehoiachin's line, the continuation of his descendants in the genealogical record of Jesus Christ underscores the divine orchestration of redemption history.1 Chronicles 3:17,18
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On Daniel. I. Preface by the Most Holy Hippolytus, (Bishop) of ...
... oath of the Lord, and the agreement he had made with him; and he slew his sons before
his ... Note the confusion between Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin in what follows. ...
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Palestine under Pagan Kings.
... He was one of the youthful sons of high family, who were carried away as
hostages for the fidelity of King Jehoiachin. He and some ...
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Babylon.
... home of the Chaldeans, who are believed not to have been the sons of Gush ... When in
606, Nebuchadnezzar carried to Babylon Jehoiachin and the nobles of Judah, he ...
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How the King of Babylon Took Jerusalem and Burnt the Temple and ...
... he had received the kingdom from him, who had taken it from Jehoiachin, and given ...
And when he had used these words to Zedekiah, he commanded his sons and his ...
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Approaching Doom
... Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, Zedekiah"all these Jewish kings were in turn to become vassals
of ... us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons forever ...
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Esther
... over 75,000 of their enemies throughout the empire, including the ten sons of Haman. ...
is represented as being one of the exiles deported with Jehoiachin in 597 ...
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To the End and After
... When Nebuchadrezzar deported King Jehoiachin in 597, he set up in his place his
uncle ... Thence, after his sons were slain before his eyes, and his eyes put out ...
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Questions.
... 29. What became of Jehoiachin? 30. What prophet was carried off in this captivity?
31. ... 33. What was Ezekiel's lamentation for the sons of Josiah? "Ez. xix. ...
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The Antiquities of the Jews
... Up The Soul Of Samuel To Him; And How He Died, With His Sons Upon The ... CHAPTER 7.
That The King Of Babylon Repented Of Making Jehoiachin King, And Took Him Away ...
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The Captivity.
... died in the midst of the war, and his equally wicked son, Jehoiachin, Coniah, or ...
carry on the siege, and brought a prisoner to Babylon, after his sons had been ...
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