2 Kings 24:8-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

King Jehoiakin of Judah^(A)

⁸ Jehoiakin was 18 years old when he began to rule as king. He was king for three months in Jerusalem. His mother was Nehushta, daughter of Elnathan from Jerusalem. ⁹ Jehoiakin did what the Lord considered evil, as his father had done.