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Atomic Bible
2 Kings 23:36
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.
from Jehoiakim Reigns in Judah, 2 Kings 23:36-37
What it says

Jehoiakim is twenty-five when he becomes king, reigns eleven years in Jerusalem, and his mother is Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah from Rumah.

What it is doing

It introduces the next reign with standard royal notice.

In context

36Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. 37And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.