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Eliakim
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Whom God will raise up. (1.) The son of Melea (Luke 3:30), and probably grandson of Nathan. (2.) The son of Abiud, of the posterity of Zerubbabel (Matt. 1:13). (3.) The son of Hilkiah, who was sent to receive the message of the invading Assyrians and report it to Isaiah (2 Kings 18:18; 19:2; Isa. 36:3; 37:2). In his office as governor of the palace of Hezekiah he succeeded Shebna (Isa. 22:15-25). He was a good man (Isa. 22:20; 2 Kings 18:37), and had a splendid and honourable career. (4.) The original name of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (2 Kings 23:34). He was the son of Josiah.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(raised up by God.).
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
ELI'AKIM (whom God establishes). The master of the household of Hezekiah, and one of the commissioners appointed to treat with the king of Assyria. 2 Kgs 18:18, 2 Kgs 18:26, 2 Kgs 18:37; 2 Kgs 19:2; Isa 22:20; Gen 36:3, Isa 36:11, Isa 36:22; Isa 37:2. The son and successor of Josiah, king of Judah. His name was changed to Jehoiakim. 2 Kgs 23:34; 2 Chr 36:4. A priest who helped to dedicate the wall. Neh 12:41. 4, 5. Two persons in Christ's genealogy. Matt 1:13; Luke 3:30.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
resurrection of God
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
ELI'AKIM (whom God establishes). The master of the household of Hezekiah, and one of the commissioners appointed to treat with the king of Assyria. 2 Kgs 18:18, 2 Kgs 18:26, 2 Kgs 18:37; 2 Kgs 19:2; Isa 22:20; Gen 36:3, Isa 36:11, Isa 36:22; Isa 37:2. The son and successor of Josiah, king of Judah. His name was changed to Jehoiakim. 2 Kgs 23:34; 2 Chr 36:4. A priest who helped to dedicate the wall. Neh 12:41. 4, 5. Two persons in Christ's genealogy. Matt 1:13; Luke 3:30.