2 Kings 24:17-19

New International Reader's Version

¹⁷Nebuchadnezzar made Jehoiachin’s uncle Mattaniah king in his place. And Nebuchadnezzar changed Mattaniah’s name to Zedekiah.

Zedekiah King of Judah

¹⁸Zedekiah was 21 years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for 11 years. His mother’s name was Hamutal. She was the daughter of Jeremiah. She was from Libnah. ¹⁹Zedekiah did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord. He did just as Jehoiakim had done.

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2 Kings 24:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷He made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.^(A)

Zedekiah King of Judah^(B)

¹⁸Zedekiah^(C) was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal^(D) daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. ¹⁹He did evil^(E) in the eyes of the Lord, just as Jehoiakim had done.