Zedekiah (2)
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zedekiah (2) in the Bible?
Zedekiah was the last king of Judah, uncle and successor of Jehoiachin, who reigned for 11 years from 597 to 586 BCE. He was carried captive to Babylon after the fall of Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
Zedekiah's reign marks the historical endpoint of the Davidic monarchy in Jerusalem, providing the political context for the prophetic warnings and the subsequent exile narratives found in the biblical texts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zedekiah (2) reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zedekiah (2) in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zedekiah (2) clarify?
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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
"Zedekiah (2)." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zedekiah-2/