2 Chronicles 36:8Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his place.
The setting
Jerusalem, 598 BC. The royal chroniclers close the official record on King Jehoiakim's 11-year reign, noting his 'abominations' - child sacrifice, temple prostitution, injustice to the poor - as his 18-year-old son Jehoiachin prepares to inherit a doomed throne...
The emotion here: weary from chronicling decades of royal failure and national decline
The original word
toʿevot (תּוֹעֵבוֹת) — abominations, specifically practices that defile God's covenant with ceremonial uncleanness
Why it matters
Jehoiachin would reign only 3 months before also being exiled to Babylon
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 36:8
The phrase 'found in him' suggests a formal investigation uncovered hidden sins before his exile
Common misconceptionPeople think this means sins automatically transfer to children, but Ezekiel 18 clarifies each person dies for their own sin - the cycle can be broken.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 36:8
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 36:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 36:8 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, moral judgment. Notable phrases: written in the book; abominations which he did.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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