Overview
The Bible addresses zedekiah across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Adultery, Achbor, Baruch and Michaiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zedekiah, Ahab, Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin.
Key Bible verses about zedekiah
Old Testament
Jeremiah
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie unto you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;
And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;
Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.
Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.
People in the Bible and zedekiah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zedekiah for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 3:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Jeremiah and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Zedekiah, Ahab and Jehoiakim and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Adultery, Achbor, Baruch and Michaiah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zedekiah?
The Bible addresses zedekiah across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Adultery, Achbor, Baruch and Michaiah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Zedekiah, Ahab, Jehoiakim and Jehoiachin.
How many Bible verses are about zedekiah?
The Bible references zedekiah in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zedekiah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 3:16: “And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. Jeconiah: also called, Jehoiachin 2kin.24.6, Zedekiah: or Coniah ier.22.24”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zedekiah?
Zedekiah, Ahab, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin and Nebuchadnezzar.
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