How did Eliakim receive the throne and the new name Jehoiakim from Pharaoh Necho, and what does this reveal about Judah’s political dependence on Egypt?
How Eliakim Became Jehoiakim: Pharaoh Necho’s Role in Judah’s Throne The rise of Eliakim to the throne of Judah and his renaming as Jehoiakim by Pharaoh Necho marks a critical moment in Judah’s history. This event reflects the political turbulence of the late 7th century BCE and illustrates the kingdom’s…