2 Chronicles 36:9 cpdv — Jehoiachin was eight years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. A…

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"Jehoiachin was eight years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord."

— 2 Chronicles 36:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 36 — Context

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Nebuchadnezzar, the king of the Chaldeans, ascended against him, and led him bound in chains to Babylon.

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And to there, he also took away the vessels of the Lord, and he placed them in his temple.

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But the rest of the words of Jehoiakim, and his abominations that he worked, and the things that were found in him, are contained in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. Then his son, Jehoiachin, reigned in his place.

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Jehoiachin was eight years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord.

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And when the course of a year had turned, king Nebuchadnezzar sent and brought him to Babylon, carrying away, at the same time, the most precious vessels of the house of the Lord. Truly, he appointed his uncle, Zedekiah, as king over Judah and Jerusalem.

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Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for eleven years in Jerusalem.

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And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord his God. And he did not show remorse before the face of the prophet Jeremiah, who was speaking to him from the mouth of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 36:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 36:9 say?
2 Chronicles 36:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jehoiachin was eight years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 36:9 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 36:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 36, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 36:9.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 36:9 in?
2 Chronicles 36:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 36:9?
2 Chronicles 36:9 reads (CPDV): “Jehoiachin was eight years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months and ten days in Jerusalem. And he did evil in the sight of the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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