2Ki 24:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : After taking Jehoiachin captive, the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king of Judah. He changed his name to Zedekiah to show that he had power over him. Zedekiah’s new name, which means “the justice of the Lord ,” was a sign that God’s justice would soon be seen in Judah’s final downfall (2 Kings 24:17 ).

‏ 2 Kings 24:17

v. 17: After taking Jehoiachin captive, the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king of Judah. He changed his name to Zedekiah to show that he had power over him. Zedekiah’s new name, which means “the justice of the Lord,” was a sign that God’s justice would soon be seen in Judah’s final downfall (2 Kings 24:17 ^a).