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The Definition of the word Eliakim

Eliakim

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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