JEHOIACHIN, son of Jehoiakim and king of Judah (2 Kings xxiv. 8 sqq.; 2 Chron. xxxvi. 9 seq.; Jer. xxii. 20-30). He came to the throne at the age of 18 in the midst of the Chaldean invasion of Judah, and is said to have reigned three months. He was compelled to surrender to Nebuchadrezzar II. and was carried off to Babylon (597 B.c.). Eight thousand people
of the better class (including artisans, etc.) were removed, and the Temple was partially despoiled. Nearly 4o years later, Nebuchadrezzar died (562 B.c.) and Evil-Merodach (Amil Marduk), his successor, released Jehoiachin.