How to Pronounce Jehoiachin
dzhee-HOI-uh-kihn
Jehoiachin is pronounced dzhee-HOI-uh-kihn (dʒɛˈhɔɪəkɪn): four syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: Jeh-HOY-ah-kin, jeh-HOI-uh-kin.
What does Jehoiachin mean?
Jehoiachin means “the LORD will establish” (Hebrew).
Who was Jehoiachin?
Jehoiachin was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, who succeeded his father and reigned three months in Jerusalem before surrendering to the king of Babylon (2 Kings 24:6, 2 Kings 24:8). He was carried into captivity to Babylon (2 Kings 24:15), and years later Evilmerodach of Babylon released him from prison (2 Kings 25:27).
Also pronounced
Jeh-HOY-ah-kin
jeh-HOI-uh-kin
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