Necho Ii
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Necho Ii in the Bible?
Necho II was a pharaoh of the Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt who reigned from approximately 610 to 595 BCE. He is noted for his efforts to restore Egyptian power and his military campaigns in the Levant.
SIGNIFICANCE
His confrontation with King Josiah of Judah is a pivotal event in the biblical narrative of the Second Book of Kings, marking a shift in regional power dynamics.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Necho Ii reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Necho Ii in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Necho Ii clarify?
Source Attribution
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Necho Ii." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/necho-ii/