History · 8 · Josiah and Huldah
A king deported in chains to Egypt
The nobility made Josiah's son Jehoahaz king. Within a year, Necho deported him to Egypt and installed Jehoiakim, imposing heavy tribute.
Small kingdoms had little control.
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Jehoiakim reportedly paid the tribute by taxing the landed nobility.
Bible reference: 2 Kings 23:31–35
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 124
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