Zedechias
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zedechias in the Bible?
Zedekiah was a king of Judah who reigned from 597 to 586 BCE, and is mentioned in several books of the Hebrew Bible.
SIGNIFICANCE
His reign and subsequent exile provide the historical framework for understanding the prophetic literature concerning the Babylonian conquest and the end of the Davidic monarchy in Jerusalem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zedechias reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zedechias in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zedechias 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
"Zedechias." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zedechias/