2 Chronicles 36:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 36:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 36:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 36:5 — KJV
“Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God.”
— 2 Chronicles 36:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 36:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 36:5
“Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem, and did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD his God, like David his father.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:5: twenty, years, old
“Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zebudah, the daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:5: jehoiakim, twenty, five
“Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father:”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:5: twenty, years, old
“Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:5: years, old, began
“Jehoshaphat was thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 36:5: twenty, five, years
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