King
King of Judah, also known as Zedekiah, son of Josiah, living at the time of the divided kingdom (597-587 BC), first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:17.
About Mattaniah (Zedekiah)
1. Last king of Judah, whom King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon enthroned in place of his nephew Jehoiachin; his name subsequently was changed to Zedekiah (2 Kgs 24:17), and as such he was known in the other references to him in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Jeremiah. See Zedekiah.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Josiah, Hamutal
- Sibling
- Jehoahaz
- Half-siblings 2
- Jehoiakim, Shallum (1 Chronicles 3:15)
- Niece/Nephew
- Jehoiachin
Key References
2 Kings 24:17
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Kings (1)
2 Kings 24:17
Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah.