2 Kings 23:34

And Pharaoh–nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 23:29 Historical context

In 2 Kings 23:29, Pharaoh Necho killed Josiah at Megiddo — the event that led to Jehoahaz's reign and then Jehoiakim's replacement by Necho.

In 2 Kings 24:17, the same pattern occurs: a foreign king changes a Judean king's name (Mattaniah to Zedekiah).

In 2 Chronicles 36:4, the same account is repeated nearly verbatim: Pharaoh Neco installed Eliakim and renamed him Jehoiakim.

Jeremiah 22:11 Historical context

In Jeremiah 22:11, Shallum (Jehoahaz) is prophesied never to return from Egypt — directly linking to his fate here.

Jeremiah 22:12 Historical context

In Jeremiah 22:12, it specifies Jehoahaz will die in captivity — confirming the exile mentioned in 2 Kings 23:34.

In Ezekiel 19:3, the first cub (Jehoahaz) is described as a lion taken to Egypt — a lament echoing his capture.

Jeremiah 26:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 26:1 dates Jeremiah's temple sermon to the beginning of Jehoiakim's reign, providing the prophetic context for his rule.

Ezekiel 19:5 describes taking another cub after hope was lost — mirroring Jehoiakim's elevation after Jehoahaz was deposed by Egypt.

1 Chronicles 3:15 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 3:15, Jehoiakim is listed as Josiah's second son, confirming his identity and lineage.

Daniel 1:7 Parallel

In Daniel 1:7, Babylonian officials rename Hebrew exiles — another instance of foreign name changes.