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New Life Version
2 Kings 24:17
Then he made Mattaniah, the brother of Jehoiachin's father, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Hebrew Names Version
The king of Bavel made Mattanyah, [Yehoiakim's] father's brother, king is his place, and changed his name to Tzidkiyahu.
The king of Bavel made Mattanyah, [Yehoiakim's] father's brother, king is his place, and changed his name to Tzidkiyahu.
King James Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
English Standard Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
New Century Version
Then he made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in Jehoiachin's place. He also changed Mattaniah's name to Zedekiah.
Then he made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in Jehoiachin's place. He also changed Mattaniah's name to Zedekiah.
New English Translation
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in Jehoiachin's place. He renamed him Zedekiah.
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in Jehoiachin's place. He renamed him Zedekiah.
Amplified Bible
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
New American Standard Bible
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
World English Bible
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, [Jehoiachin's] father's brother, king is his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, [Jehoiachin's] father's brother, king is his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the King of Babel made Mattaniah his vncle King in his steade, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the King of Babel made Mattaniah his vncle King in his steade, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Berean Standard Bible
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Contemporary English Version
Then Nebuchadnezzar appointed Jehoiachin's uncle Mattaniah king of Judah and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then Nebuchadnezzar appointed Jehoiachin's uncle Mattaniah king of Judah and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Complete Jewish Bible
The king of Bavel made Matanyah, Y'hoyakhin's father's brother, king in place of Y'hoyakhin and changed his name to Tzidkiyahu.
The king of Bavel made Matanyah, Y'hoyakhin's father's brother, king in place of Y'hoyakhin and changed his name to Tzidkiyahu.
Darby Translation
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Easy-to-Read Version
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah the new king. Mattaniah was Jehoiachin's uncle. He changed his name to Zedekiah.
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah the new king. Mattaniah was Jehoiachin's uncle. He changed his name to Zedekiah.
George Lamsa Translation
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah the kings uncle king in his stead and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah the kings uncle king in his stead and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Good News Translation
Nebuchadnezzar made Jehoiachin's uncle Mattaniah king of Judah and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Nebuchadnezzar made Jehoiachin's uncle Mattaniah king of Judah and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Lexham English Bible
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Literal Translation
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, the brother of his father, to reign in his place, and turned his name into Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, the brother of his father, to reign in his place, and turned his name into Zedekiah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the kynge of Babilon made Matania his vncle kynge in his steade, and turned his name Sedechias.
And the kynge of Babilon made Matania his vncle kynge in his steade, and turned his name Sedechias.
American Standard Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's father's brother, king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's father's brother, king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Bible in Basic English
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, his father's brother, king in place of Jehoiachin, changing his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, his father's brother, king in place of Jehoiachin, changing his name to Zedekiah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the king of Babylon made Mathania his fathers brother king in his steade, and chaunged his name to Zedekia.
And the king of Babylon made Mathania his fathers brother king in his steade, and chaunged his name to Zedekia.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
King James Version (1611)
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his fathers brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his fathers brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the king of Babylon made Batthanias his son king in his stead, and called his name Sedekias.
And the king of Babylon made Batthanias his son king in his stead, and called his name Sedekias.
English Revised Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father’s brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father’s brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he ordeynede Mathanye, the brother of his fadir, for hym; and puttide to hym the name Sedechie.
And he ordeynede Mathanye, the brother of his fadir, for hym; and puttide to hym the name Sedechie.
Update Bible Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, [Jehoiachin's] father's brother, king is his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, [Jehoiachin's] father's brother, king is his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
New King James Version
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's [fn] uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's [fn] uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
New Living Translation
Then the king of Babylon installed Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, as the next king, and he changed Mattaniah's name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon installed Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, as the next king, and he changed Mattaniah's name to Zedekiah.
New Revised Standard
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
The king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin's uncle, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, his relative, king in his stead, - and changed his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, his relative, king in his stead, - and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he appointed Matthanias, his uncle, in his stead: and called his name Sedecias.
And he appointed Matthanias, his uncle, in his stead: and called his name Sedecias.
Revised Standard Version
And the king of Babylon made Mattani'ah, Jehoi'achin's uncle, king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedeki'ah.
And the king of Babylon made Mattani'ah, Jehoi'achin's uncle, king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedeki'ah.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king of Babylon causeth Mattaniah his father's brother to reign in his stead, and turneth his name to Zedekiah.
And the king of Babylon causeth Mattaniah his father's brother to reign in his stead, and turneth his name to Zedekiah.
THE MESSAGE
Then the king of Babylon made Jehoiachin's uncle, Mattaniah, his puppet king, but changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made Jehoiachin's uncle, Mattaniah, his puppet king, but changed his name to Zedekiah.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Then the king of Babylon made his uncle Mattaniah king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Contextual Overview
8 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king. He ruled for three months in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. 9 Jehoiachin did what was sinful in the eyes of the Lord. He did just as his father had done. 10 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon went up to Jerusalem. His soldiers gathered around the city. 11 King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to the city, while his soldiers were all around it trying to take it. 12 King Jehoiachin of Judah went out to the king of Babylon. He took with him his mother, his servants, his captains and his leaders. The king of Babylon took him away in the eighth year of his rule. 13 And Nebuchadnezzar carried away all the riches of the Lord's house and of the king's house. He cut in pieces all the objects of gold which King Solomon of Israel had made in the house of the Lord. It happened just as the Lord had said. 14 Then the king of Babylon led away all who lived in Jerusalem. He led away all the captains, all the powerful soldiers, and all those who were able to make things. He took 10,000 people away to Babylon. Only the very poor people of the land were left behind. 15 So he led Jehoiachin away to Babylon. He also led away the king's mother, his wives, his leaders, and the most important men of the land. He took them from Jerusalem to Babylon. 16 He led away all the powerful soldiers, 7,000 men. And he led away 1,000 of those who were able to make things. All of them were strong and able to fight in battle. Nebuchadnezzar took them away to Babylon. 17 Then he made Mattaniah, the brother of Jehoiachin's father, king in his place, and changed his name to Zedekiah.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the king: 2 Chronicles 36:10, 2 Chronicles 36:11, Jeremiah 37:1, Jeremiah 52:1
his father's brother: He was son of Josiah, brother to Jehoiakim, and uncle of Jehoiachin. 1 Chronicles 3:15, 1 Chronicles 3:16, 2 Chronicles 36:10
changed: The change of name was to shew Nebuchadnezzar's supremacy, and that Zedekiah was only his vassal or viceroy. The custom of changing names, we are assured by travellers, still exists in the East. 2 Kings 23:34, 2 Chronicles 36:4
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 3:14 - Josiah Jeremiah 1:3 - unto the end Jeremiah 21:1 - when Ezekiel 17:5 - the seed Ezekiel 17:13 - hath taken Daniel 1:7 - gave names
Cross-References
Genesis 24:1
Now Abraham was old. He had lived many years. And the Lord had brought good to Abraham in every way.
Now Abraham was old. He had lived many years. And the Lord had brought good to Abraham in every way.
Genesis 24:6
Abraham said to him, "Make sure that you do not take my son there.
Abraham said to him, "Make sure that you do not take my son there.
Genesis 24:7
The Lord, the God of heaven, Who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, spoke to me and promised me. He said, ‘I will give this land to your children and to their children's children.' He will send His angel in front of you. And you will take a wife for my son from there.
The Lord, the God of heaven, Who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, spoke to me and promised me. He said, ‘I will give this land to your children and to their children's children.' He will send His angel in front of you. And you will take a wife for my son from there.
Genesis 24:17
Then the servant ran to meet her. He said, "Let me drink a little water from your jar."
Then the servant ran to meet her. He said, "Let me drink a little water from your jar."
Genesis 24:18
She said, "Drink, my lord." And she was quick to lift her jar to her hand and give him a drink.
She said, "Drink, my lord." And she was quick to lift her jar to her hand and give him a drink.
Genesis 24:35
And the Lord has brought much good to my boss. He has become rich. The Lord has given him flocks and cattle, silver and gold, men and women servants, and camels and donkeys.
And the Lord has brought much good to my boss. He has become rich. The Lord has given him flocks and cattle, silver and gold, men and women servants, and camels and donkeys.
1 Kings 17:10
So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he came to the city gate, he saw a woman there gathering sticks. He called to her and said, "I ask of you, get me a little water in a jar, that I may drink."
So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he came to the city gate, he saw a woman there gathering sticks. He called to her and said, "I ask of you, get me a little water in a jar, that I may drink."
Isaiah 21:14
Bring water for the thirsty. O people of the land of Tema, give bread to the one who is running from trouble.
Bring water for the thirsty. O people of the land of Tema, give bread to the one who is running from trouble.
Isaiah 30:25
On every high mountain and on every high hill there will be rivers flowing with water in the day when many will be killed, when the towers fall.
On every high mountain and on every high hill there will be rivers flowing with water in the day when many will be killed, when the towers fall.
Isaiah 49:10
They will not be hungry or thirsty. The burning heat of the sun will not trouble them. For He Who has loving-pity on them will lead them. He will lead them to wells of water.
They will not be hungry or thirsty. The burning heat of the sun will not trouble them. For He Who has loving-pity on them will lead them. He will lead them to wells of water.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead,.... The third son of Josiah, 1 Chronicles 3:15
and changed his name to Zedekiah; for the same reason the king of Egypt changed the name of Eliakim, 2 Kings 23:34 to signify his subjection to him; though some think it was to put him in mind of the justice of God, as the name signifies, that would overtake him, should he be treacherous to him, and rebel against him; so the Jewish Midrash.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Mattaniah, son of Josiah and brother of Jehoahaz, but thirteen years his junior, adopted a name significant of the blessings promised by Jeremiah to the reign of a king whose name should be “Yahweh, our righteousness” Jeremiah 23:5-8.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 24:17. Made Mattaniah his father's brother king in his stead — He was the son of Josiah, and brother to Jehoiakim.
Changed his name to Zedekiah. — 2 Kings 23:34.
