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Eliakim

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Whom God will raise up.
  • The son of Melea (Luke 3:30 ), and probably grandson of Nathan.

  • The son of Abiud, of the posterity of Zerubbabel (Matthew 1:13 ).

  • The son of Hilkiah, who was sent to receive the message of the invading Assyrians and report it to Isaiah (2 Kings 18:18; 19:2; Isaiah 36:3; 37:2 ). In his office as governor of the palace of Hezekiah he succeeded Shebna (Isaiah 22:15-25 ). He was a good man (Isaiah 22:20; 2 Kings 18:37 ), and had a splendid and honourable career.

  • The original name of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (2 Kings 23:34 ). He was the son of Josiah.

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Eliakim'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​e/eliakim.html. 1897.
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