Priest during the time of Nehemiah
Eliakim
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:41.
אֶלְיָקִיםEliakim
The name means “resurrection of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Eliakim Written by AI
Eliakim is mentioned briefly in Nehemiah 12:41 as one of the priests who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held. Two large choirs were appointed to give thanks and walk on top of the wall in opposite directions (Nehemiah 12:31). Eliakim was among the priests who accompanied one of the choirs, along with other priests such as Maaseiah, Miniamin, and Micaiah. The presence of the priests in the dedication ceremony signified the importance of religious leadership and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Eliakim, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom God will raise up. (1.) The son of Melea (Luke 3:30), and probably grandson of Nathan.
(2.) The son of Abiud, of the posterity of Zerubbabel (Matt. 1:13).
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(3.) The son of Hilkiah, who was sent to receive the message of the invading Assyrians and report it to Isaiah (2 Kings 18:18; 19:2; Isa. 36:3; 37:2). In his office as governor of the palace of Hezekiah he succeeded Shebna (Isa. 22:15-25). He was a good man (Isa. 22:20; 2 Kings 18:37), and had a splendid and honourable career.
(4.) The original name of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (2 Kings 23:34). He was the son of Josiah.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 12:41
as well as the priests with their trumpets—Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah—
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