2 Chronicles 36:9

Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 24:8, Jehoiachin's age is given as 18, conflicting with the 8 years here.

In 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeconiah is listed as son of Jehoiakim, confirming the parentage of the king in this verse.

Esther 2:6 Historical context

Esther 2:6 mentions Mordecai's ancestor among captives taken with Jehoiachin, confirming his exile.

Jeremiah 22:26 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 22:26 prophesies Jehoiachin's exile to a foreign land, fulfilled in this verse's account.

Jeremiah 29:2 Historical context

Jeremiah 29:2 records the departure of Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) into exile, aligning with this verse.

Jeremiah 37:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 37:1 notes Zedekiah replaced Coniah (Jehoiachin) as king, following his brief reign.

Ezekiel 17:3 begins a parable where the top of the cedar (Jehoiachin) is taken by the eagle (Nebuchadnezzar).

Ezekiel 17:12 explicitly interprets the parable, stating the king of Judah was taken to Babylon, matching Jehoiachin's fate.

Isaiah 3:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 3:4 prophesies child rulers as judgment; Jehoiachin's young age embodies this curse.

Ecclesiastes 10:16 warns against a child king; Jehoiachin's reign at age 8 exemplifies this folly.