6 So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead.
6 Jehoiakim rested with his ancestors. And Jehoiachin his son succeeded him as king.
6 So Jehoiakim slept with his fathers, and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his place.
6 Jehoiakim died and was buried with his ancestors. His son Jehoiachin became the next king.
6 So Jehoiakim rested with his fathers. Then Jehoiachin his son reigned in his place.
6 When Jehoiakim died, his son Jehoiachin became the next king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 24:6
Commentary on 2 Kings 24:1-7
(Read 2 Kings 24:1-7)
If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he had not been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word, his condition had been no worse; but, rebelling against Babylon, he plunged himself into more trouble. See what need nations have to lament the sins of their fathers, lest they smart for them. Threatenings will be fulfilled as certainly as promises, if the sinner's repentance prevent not.