1 Chronicles 3:16
1 Chronicles 3:16 in Multiple Translations
The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah.
And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
The sons of Jehoiakim: Jehoiachin and Zedekiah.
And the sonnes of Iehoiakim were Ieconiah his sonne, and Zedekiah his sonne.
And sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
The sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah his son.
And the sons of Jehoiakim; Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
Of Joakim was born Jechonias, and Sedecias.
Jehoiakim’s sons were Jehoiachin (OR, Jeconiah) and Zedekiah.
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1 Chronicles 3:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
יְהוֹיָקִ֑ים
יְכָנְיָ֥ה
בְנ֖/וֹ
צִדְקִיָּ֥ה
בְנֽ/וֹ
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
יְהוֹיָקִ֑ים
Yᵉhôwyâqîym
H3079
Jehoiakim
N-proper
יְכָנְיָ֥ה
Yᵉkonyâh
H3204
Jeconiah
N-proper
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
צִדְקִיָּ֥ה
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
בְנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:16
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יְהוֹיָקִ֑ים
Yᵉhôwyâqîym
H3079
"Jehoiakim"
N-proper
Jehoiakim means Jehovah raises up, and was a king of Judah, son of Josiah, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 23:34 and Jeremiah 27:1.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.34; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Zebidah (H2080); half-brother of: Jehoahaz (H3059H), Zedekiah (H6667H) and Shallum (H7967J); married to Nehushta (H5179); father of: Jehoiachin (H3078); also called Zedekiah at Jer.27.1; Eliakim at 2Ki.23.34; 1x Also named: el.ya.qim (אֶלְיָקִים "Eliakim" H0471I) § Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up" son of Josiah and the third from the last king of Judah; subject vassel of Nebuchadnezzar who reigned for 11 years before he died a violent death either in combat or by the hands of his own subjects
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiakim. Compare H3113 (יוֹיָקִים). See also: 2 Kings 23:34; Jeremiah 26:21; Jeremiah 1:3.
יְכָנְיָ֥ה
Yᵉkonyâh
H3204
"Jeconiah"
N-proper
Jeconiah was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim and father of possibly Zedekiah, mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6 and also known as Jechoniah or Coniah in different passages.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x Another name of ye.ho.ya.khin (יְהוֹיָכִין "Jehoiachin" H3078) § Jeconiah = "Jehovah will establish" 1) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah and king of Judah for 3 months and 10 days before he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar and was taken captive to Babylon where he was imprisoned for the next 36 years; released at the death of Nebuchadnezzar and lived in Babylon until his death 1a) primary spelling 'Jehoiachin'
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jeconiah. Compare H3659 (כׇּנְיָהוּ). See also: 1 Chronicles 3:16; Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 27:20.
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צִדְקִיָּ֥ה
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
"Zedekiah"
N-proper
Zedekiah means Jehovah is righteous, the name of six Israelites including the last king of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:12. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and son of Josiah. Zedekiah was a significant figure in the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Hananiah (H2608M) § Zedekiah = "Jehovah is righteous" 1) the last king of Judah renamed from 'Mattaniah' by Nebuchadnezzar; son of Josiah by wife Hamutal; placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar when he carried his nephew Jehoiakim in captivity 2) false prophet at the court of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Maaseiah, a false prophet in Babylon 4) son of Hananiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of Jeremiah 5) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 6) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Zedekiah, Zidkijah. See also: 1 Kings 22:11; Jeremiah 34:6; Jeremiah 1:3.
בְנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:16
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- 1 Chronicles 3:16 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:16
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 3:16
Context — The Descendants of Solomon
14Amon his son, and Josiah his son.
15The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth.
16The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah.
17The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, 18Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 24:6 | And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. |
| 2 | Matthew 1:11 | and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 24:17 | Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 22:24 | “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 24:8 | Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 3:15 | The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 22:28 | Is this man Coniah a despised and shattered pot, a jar that no one wants? Why are he and his descendants hurled out and cast into a land they do not know? |
| 8 | 2 Kings 25:27 | On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 36:9 | Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD. |
1 Chronicles 3:16 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 3:16, tells us about the family of King Jehoiakim, specifically naming Jeconiah and Zedekiah as his successors. It shows us how God is involved in the details of human history, including who becomes a leader and when. Just like in the stories of King David (1 Samuel 16:13) and King Solomon (1 Kings 3:1-15), God's plan unfolds through the lives of these kings. Understanding this helps us see that our lives, too, are part of a bigger story that God is writing, and we can trust Him with our futures, just as we're encouraged to do in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 1 Chronicles 3:16 mention Jeconiah and Zedekiah as successors of Jehoiakim when Zedekiah is already listed as a son of Josiah in 1 Chronicles 3:15?
This is due to the complex family relationships and royal succession in the kingdom of Judah, as also seen in 2 Kings 24:17 and 2 Kings 25:1, where Zedekiah is indeed a son of Josiah but also comes to the throne after Jeconiah's reign.
What is the significance of listing the successors of Jehoiakim in this verse?
The listing of successors is crucial for understanding the lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises, especially in relation to the Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1 and Jeremiah 23:5.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of God's sovereignty over human history?
This verse, like many in 1 Chronicles, highlights God's control over the rise and fall of kingdoms and leaders, echoing the theme found in Proverbs 21:1 and Daniel 2:21, where God's hand guides human events.
What can we learn about family and leadership from the way Jeconiah and Zedekiah are presented as successors of Jehoiakim?
The presentation of Jeconiah and Zedekiah as successors teaches us about the importance of lineage, leadership, and the consequences of actions, as seen in the contrast between good and bad kings in 1 Kings 12:1-24 and 2 Chronicles 34:1-33.
Reflection Questions
- How does the mention of specific names and successors in this verse remind us of God's interest in individual lives and histories?
- In what ways can reflecting on the royal succession in Judah help us understand our own place within God's larger plan?
- What does the fact that both Jeconiah and Zedekiah are noted as significant, despite their different roles and outcomes, teach us about God's view of success and failure?
- How might the complex family relationships and political intrigue in this verse prompt us to pray for our own leaders and for wisdom in our personal relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:16
And the sons of Jehoiakim; Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:16
And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
Not his natural son, for he was his uncle, ; but his legal son, or his successor, upon whom the son’ s right was devolved by virtue of that law, , and therefore it is not strange if he have the name of son with it. See Poole "". Or this was another Zedekiah; because it is improbable, and without example, that one and the same man should be twice mentioned in the same genealogy as the son of two several parents.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
1 Chronicles 3:16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.Ver. 16. Zedekiah his son.] Not his natural son, as being his uncle, but his legal son, that is, his successor.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
(16) Jeconiah (Iah establish !)= Jehoiachin (Iahweh establisheth) = Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24; Jeremiah 22:28—an abbreviation of Jeconiah), was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:15), and Zedekiah his father’s brother, became king in his stead. Hence the supposition that “Zedekiah his son” means “Zedekiah his successor” on the throne. (Comp. margin.) But (1) the phrase “his son” has its natural sense throughout the preceding list; and (2) there really is nothing against the apparent statement of the text that Jeconiah the king had a son named Zedekiah, after his great-uncle. As, like Johanan (1 Chronicles 3:15), he did not come to the throne, this younger Zedekiah is not mentioned elsewhere. (See 1 Chronicles 3:17, Note.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:16
Verse 16. Zedekiah his son.] If this be the same who was the last king of Judah, before the captivity, the word son must be taken here to signify successor; for it is certain that Zedekiah was the successor of Jeconiah, and that Zedekiah was the son of Josiah, and not of Jehoiakim.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:16
16. Jeconiah] This name is sometimes shortened to Coniah (Jeremiah 22:14) and written (with a slight change of meaning) Jehoiachin (2 Chronicles 36:8-9; 2 Kings 24:6 ff.). Zedekiah his son] Zedekiah was heir, not son, to Jeconiah, whom he succeeded in the kingdom. His relationship to Jeconiah was that of uncle.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 3:16
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The Guilt of Indifference to Divine Threatenings. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the importance of heeding God's warnings and messages, emphasizing the consequences of indifference towards His word. He draws parallels between histor |
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Punishment of the Impenitent Inevitable and Justifiable. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches a sermon based on Jeremiah 22:24, emphasizing God's unwavering commitment to punish sin and the dire consequences of sin on individuals and the universe. He |
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A Vision That Constitutes a Vocation by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the necessity of having a divine vision to fulfill one's vocation in Christ, arguing that the people of Jerusalem, despite their knowledge of the Script |