Joachaz
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Joachaz in the Bible?
Joachaz, son of King Josiah, ascended to the throne of Judah in 609 BCE but was captured by Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt, who imposed a heavy tribute and installed his brother Eliakim as king under the name Jehoiakim.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Joachaz clarifies the transition of power in Judah during the final years of the kingdom, illustrating the geopolitical pressure exerted by Egypt and Babylon that led to the eventual exile, and helps reconcile the genealogical lists in Ezra and Matthew where his brother Jehoiakim is listed as the father of Jeconiah (Jechoniah).
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.