The meaning of Eliakim in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

whom God will raise up.

  • The son of Melea (Luke 3:30), and probably grandson of Nathan.

  • The son of Abiud, of the posterity of Zerubbabel (Matthew 1:13).

  • The son of Hilkiah, who was sent to receive the message of the invading Assyrians and report it to Isaiah (II Kings 18:18; 19:2; Isaiah 36:3; 37:2). In his office as governor of the palace of Hezekiah he succeeded Shebna (Isaiah 22:15-25). He was a good man (Isaiah 22:20; 2Kings 18:37), and had a splendid and honourable career.

  • The original name of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (II Kings 23:34). He was the son of Josiah.


    See more on the meaning of Eliakim in the Bible:
    Eliakim {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
    Eliakim {Hitchcock's Bible Name}

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