Zedekiah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zedekiah in the Bible?
Zedekiah was the final king of the Kingdom of Judah before the Babylonian conquest. His name is derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'righteousness of Yahweh'.
SIGNIFICANCE
His reign marks the collapse of the Davidic monarchy and the beginning of the Babylonian Exile. His narrative provides critical context for the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zedekiah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zedekiah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zedekiah 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." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zedekiah/