The meaning of “נְכוֹ”
Understanding Nᵉkôw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of Egyptian origin Necho. Compare פַּרְעֹה נְכֹה. - § Necho = "lame" - Neko, an Egyptian king 1) the Pharaoh of...
נְכוֹ
probably of Egyptian origin Necho. Compare פַּרְעֹה נְכֹה. - § Necho = "lame" - Neko, an Egyptian king 1) the Pharaoh of Egypt in the time of king Josiah of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 35:20 | “After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.” Word: נְכוֹ (Nᵉkôw) | |
| 2 Chronicles 35:22 | “Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.” Word: נְכוֹ (Nᵉkôw) | |
| 2 Chronicles 36:4 | “And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt.” Word: נְכוֹ (Nᵉkôw) |