Zedekiah
Zedekiah in the Bible — made horns of iron (1KI 22:11, 2CH 18:10). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the Lord is my justice; the justice of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
Originally named Mattaniah, the son of Josiah who was placed on Judah's throne by Nebuchadnezzar and renamed Zedekiah. Though warned repeatedly by Jeremiah, he was a weak king who vacillated between heeding the prophet and fearing his officials. His rebellion against Babylon led to Jerusalem's destruction, and he witnessed the execution of his sons before being blinded and taken to Babylon.
Significance
Zedekiah exemplifies the tragedy of weak leadership and the severe consequences of refusing to heed God's warnings through His prophets.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- צִדְקִיָּה
- Transliteration
- tsidəqyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is [my] righteousness
- Greek
- Σεδεκιας
- Reference
- 1KI 22:11
- Strong's
- H6667
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zedekiah in the Bible?
Zedekiah is described in the Bible as made horns of iron (1KI 22:11, 2CH 18:10).
What does the name Zedekiah mean?
The name Zedekiah means “the Lord is my justice; the justice of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.