Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on the throne of David; his body will be thrown out and exposed to the heat by day and the frost by night. New Living Translation Now this is what the LORD says about King Jehoiakim of Judah: He will have no heirs to sit on the throne of David. His dead body will be thrown out to lie unburied—exposed to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. English Standard Version Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He shall have none to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat by day and the frost by night. Berean Standard Bible Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. King James Bible Therefore thus saith the LORD of Jehoiakim king of Judah; He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. New King James Version Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: “He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. New American Standard Bible Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: “He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be thrown out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. NASB 1995 ‘Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah, “He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. NASB 1977 ‘Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah, “He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah, “He shall have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat of the day and the frost of the night. Amplified Bible Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah, “He shall have no heir to sit on the throne of David, and his dead body shall be thrown out to the heat of the day and to the frost of the night. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his corpse will be thrown out to be exposed to the heat of day and the frost of night. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his corpse will be thrown out to be exposed to the heat of day and the frost of night. American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David; and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. Contemporary English Version So I, the LORD, promise that you will be killed and your body thrown out on the ground. The sun will beat down on it during the day, and the frost will settle on it at night. And none of your descendants will ever be king of Judah. English Revised Version Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD says about King Jehoiakim of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David's throne, and his own corpse will be thrown out and exposed to the heat of day and the cold of night. Good News Translation So now, I, the LORD, say to you, King Jehoiakim, that no descendant of yours will ever rule over David's kingdom. Your corpse will be thrown out where it will be exposed to the sun during the day and to the frost at night. International Standard Version Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim, king of Judah, "He will have no one to sit on the throne of David, and his corpse will be thrown out to rot during the heat of the day and the frost of the night. NET Bible So the LORD says concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah, "None of his line will occupy the throne of David. His dead body will be thrown out to be exposed to scorching heat by day and frost by night. New Heart English Bible Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: "He shall have none to sit on the throne of David; and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah; He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh says concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: “He will have no one to sit on David’s throne. His dead body will be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, thus said YHWH concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He has none sitting on the throne of David, and his carcass is cast out to heat by day, and to cold by night; Young's Literal Translation 'Therefore, thus said Jehovah, concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He hath none sitting on the throne of David, and his carcase is cast out to heat by day, and to cold by night; Smith's Literal Translation For this, thus said Jehovah concerning Jehoiakim, king of Judah, He sitting upon the throne of David shall not be to him, and his corpse shall be cast out to the heat in the day, and to the cold in the night. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore thus saith the Lord against Joakim the king of Juda: He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat by day, and to the frost by night. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, thus says the Lord against Jehoiakim, the king of Judah: There will be, from him, no one who may sit upon the throne of David. And his dead body shall be cast out: to the heat by day, and to the frost by night. New American Bible The LORD now says of Jehoiakim, king of Judah: No descendant of his shall sit on David’s throne; his corpse shall be thrown out, exposed to heat by day, frost by night. New Revised Standard Version Therefore thus says the LORD concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah: He shall have no one to sit upon the throne of David, and his dead body shall be cast out to the heat by day and the frost by night. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah, He shall have not an heir to sit upon the throne of David; and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat and in the night to the frost. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, thus says LORD JEHOVAH against Yoaqim King of Judea: ‘He shall not have a man who sits on his throne of David, and his corpse will be outcast in the parching heat by day, and in the cold at night OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He shall have none to sit upon the throne of David; and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning Joakim king of Juda; He shall not have a man to sit on the throne of David: and his carcass shall be cast forth in the heat by day, and in the frost by night. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Rewrites the Scroll…29You are to proclaim concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah that this is what the LORD says: You have burned the scroll and said, ‘Why have you written on it that the king of Babylon would surely come and destroy this land and deprive it of man and beast?’ 30Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: He will have no one to sit on David’s throne, and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night. 31I will punish him and his descendants and servants for their iniquity. I will bring on them, on the residents of Jerusalem, and on the men of Judah, all the calamity about which I warned them but they did not listen.”… Cross References 2 Kings 24:6 And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. 2 Kings 23:34-37 Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died. / So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. / Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. ... 2 Chronicles 36:5-8 Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ... Jeremiah 22:18-19 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ / He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 22:30 This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will prosper to sit on the throne of David or to rule again in Judah.” Jeremiah 22:24-28 “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. / In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans. / I will hurl you and the mother who gave you birth into another land, where neither of you were born—and there you both will die. ... Jeremiah 37:1 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim. Jeremiah 34:4-5 Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah. This is what the LORD says concerning you: You will not die by the sword; / you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.” Ezekiel 19:5-9 When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion. / He prowled among the lions, and became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. ... Matthew 1:11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. Matthew 1:12 After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Luke 3:27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, Matthew 1:17 In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ. 2 Kings 25:27-30 On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ... 2 Chronicles 36:9-10 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD. / In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture Therefore thus said the LORD of Jehoiakim king of Judah; He shall have none to sit on the throne of David: and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. He shall. Jeremiah 22:30 Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah. 2 Kings 24:12-15 And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign… and his. Jeremiah 22:18 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! Genesis 31:40 Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes. in the. Genesis 31:40 Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes. Jump to Previous Body Cast David Dead Exposed Frost Heat Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Judah Night Reason Seat Sit Throne Thrown UndergoJump to Next Body Cast David Dead Exposed Frost Heat Jehoiakim Jehoi'akim Judah Night Reason Seat Sit Throne Thrown UndergoJeremiah 36 1. Jeremiah causes Baruch to write his prophesy,5. and publicly to read it. 11. The princes, having intelligence thereof by Michaiah, 14. send Jehudi to fetch the roll and read it. 19. They will Baruch to hide himself and Jeremiah. 20. The king, Jehoiakim, being certified thereof, hears part of it and burns the roll. 27. Jeremiah denounces his judgment. 32. Baruch writes a new copy. Therefore this is what the LORD says about Jehoiakim king of Judah: This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and certainty of God's word. Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, reigned as king of Judah from 609 to 598 BC. His reign was marked by disobedience to God and oppression of his people. The phrase underscores the seriousness of God's judgment against a king who failed to uphold the covenantal responsibilities of his office. He will have no one to sit on David’s throne: and his body will be thrown out and exposed to heat by day and frost by night: Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 2. Jehoiakim The king of Judah during Jeremiah's prophetic ministry. Known for his rebellion against God's commands and his disregard for the prophetic messages delivered by Jeremiah. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was under the rule of the Davidic line, including Jehoiakim. It faced significant challenges due to its leaders' disobedience to God. 4. The Throne of David Represents the Davidic dynasty, a symbol of God's covenant with David that his descendants would rule Israel. Jehoiakim's failure to have a successor on the throne signifies a break in this line due to disobedience. 5. The Prophetic Scroll Earlier in Jeremiah 36, Jeremiah dictates God's words to Baruch, who writes them on a scroll. Jehoiakim's act of burning the scroll symbolizes his rejection of God's word. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceJehoiakim's fate serves as a stark reminder that rejecting God's word leads to severe consequences. Believers are called to heed God's instructions and live in obedience. The Importance of God's Word The burning of the scroll by Jehoiakim illustrates the danger of dismissing God's word. Christians should value and uphold Scripture as the ultimate authority in their lives. God's Sovereignty and Justice Despite human rebellion, God's plans and justice prevail. Jehoiakim's downfall demonstrates that no earthly power can thwart God's purposes. The Legacy of Leadership Jehoiakim's failure to leave a godly legacy warns leaders of the impact their actions have on future generations. Christian leaders are encouraged to lead with integrity and faithfulness. Hope in God's Promises While Jehoiakim's line was cut off, God's promise to David was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness to His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 36:30?2. How does Jeremiah 36:30 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's word today? 3. What lessons can leaders learn from Jehoiakim's actions in Jeremiah 36:30? 4. How does Jeremiah 36:30 connect with Proverbs 16:18 about pride and downfall? 5. How can we ensure our hearts remain receptive to God's message, unlike Jehoiakim? 6. What steps can we take to prioritize God's word in our daily lives? 7. Why did God declare Jehoiakim would have no heir on David's throne in Jeremiah 36:30? 8. How does Jeremiah 36:30 reflect God's judgment on disobedience and rebellion? 9. What historical evidence supports the fulfillment of Jeremiah 36:30's prophecy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 36? 11. Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30). 12. Jeremiah 22:30 declares no descendant of Coniah would sit on David's throne. Is this contradicted by the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 that includes Jeconiah (Coniah)? 13. How likely is it that Jehoiakim and his officials quickly learned of Jeremiah's prophecies to act swiftly, given the slow communication of the time? (Jeremiah 36:22-24) 14. How credible is Baruch's ability to reproduce an entire scroll from memory without error, and where is the evidence that any original text survived? (Jeremiah 36:32) What Does Jeremiah 36:30 Mean Therefore this is what the LORD says• The opening reminds us that the judgment comes from God Himself, not Jeremiah’s personal opinion. When God speaks, His word stands (Jeremiah 1:9; Isaiah 55:11). • Because “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16), we can trust the declaration to be literal and certain. • The same divine authority had earlier promised blessing for obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1–2) and now announces the curse for rebellion (Deuteronomy 28:15). about Jehoiakim king of Judah • Jehoiakim, son of godly Josiah, chose a path opposite his father’s, “doing evil in the sight of the LORD” (2 Kings 23:36-37). • He defiantly burned Jeremiah’s scroll (Jeremiah 36:21-24), symbolically rejecting God’s word. • 2 Chronicles 36:5-8 records his oppressive reign, bloodshed, and heavy taxation. God’s personal address to this specific king stresses that leadership is accountable to heaven (Romans 13:1-2). He will have no one to sit on David’s throne • The promise does not cancel the everlasting Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16) but removes Jehoiakim’s immediate line from enjoying it. • His son Jehoiachin sat only three months before Nebuchadnezzar deposed him (2 Kings 24:8-15), confirming the prophecy’s intent: no stable succession. Jeremiah 22:30 echoes, “Record this man as childless…for none of his offspring will prosper, none will sit on the throne of David.” • After Zedekiah, the monarchy ended until Christ, “the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David” (Luke 1:32-33). God preserved the covenant by bypassing Jehoiakim’s cursed branch, showing both judgment and faithfulness. his body will be thrown out • An unburied corpse was the ultimate disgrace in the ancient Near East (Psalm 79:2-3). Jeremiah 22:18-19 foretold Jehoiakim would be “dragged away and cast outside the gates of Jerusalem.” • 2 Kings 24:6 notes only that he “rested with his fathers,” but the Babylonian accounts and the flow of Jeremiah’s prophecy suggest he died in the siege or en route to exile, his remains discarded without honor. • God had warned of such shame for covenant breakers (Deuteronomy 28:26). The prophecy proves the Lord’s warnings are not empty threats. exposed to heat by day and frost by night • Continuous exposure pictures total abandonment, opposite of a proper burial where the dead are protected (Jeremiah 8:2). • Daytime sun, nighttime cold—elements God controls—become agents of judgment, reiterating that creation itself stands with its Maker against rebellion (Job 20:27). • This tangible shame also prefigures final judgment where those outside Christ face eternal exposure to the wrath of God (Revelation 20:11-15). summary Jeremiah 36:30 is a sober reminder that God’s word is absolute. Jehoiakim’s arrogance brought: • the end of his royal line’s rule, • a disgraceful death without burial, • a testimony that rejecting Scripture yields real-world consequences. Yet even in judgment, God safeguarded His larger promise of an eternal Davidic King—fulfilled in Jesus. His faithfulness in both warning and covenant invites us to heed His word today. Verse 30. - He shall have none to sit, etc. Substantially a repetition of the prophecy in Jeremiah 22:18, 19 (comp. 30).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֞ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus this is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say about עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jehoiakim יְהֽוֹיָקִים֙ (yə·hō·w·yā·qîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3079: Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelites king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah: יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites He will have יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no one to sit יוֹשֵׁ֖ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against David’s דָוִ֑ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse throne, כִּסֵּ֣א (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne and his body וְנִבְלָתוֹ֙ (wə·niḇ·lā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5038: A flabby thing, a carcase, carrion, an idol will be תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be thrown out מֻשְׁלֶ֔כֶת (muš·le·ḵeṯ) Verb - Hofal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away to be exposed to heat לַחֹ֥רֶב (la·ḥō·reḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2721: Dryness, drought, heat by day בַּיּ֖וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day and frost וְלַקֶּ֥רַח (wə·laq·qe·raḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7140: Ice, hail, rock crystal by night. בַּלָּֽיְלָה׃ (bal·lā·yə·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity Links Jeremiah 36:30 NIVJeremiah 36:30 NLT Jeremiah 36:30 ESV Jeremiah 36:30 NASB Jeremiah 36:30 KJV Jeremiah 36:30 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 36:30 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 36:30 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 36:30 French Bible Jeremiah 36:30 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 36:30 Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning Jehoiakim king (Jer.) |
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