"Zedekiah" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Zedekiah" Meaning

Zedekiah (Hebrew: צְדָקִיָּהוּ, Modern Tzdekhiyah, Tiberian Tsəḏāqīyāhū) was a king of Judah, the last king of the House of David, who ruled Judah in Jerusalem for nearly 11 years, according to the Hebrew Bible, 597-586 BCE.

He is an important figure in 2 Kings, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and 2 Chronicles. Zedekiah is most noted for the Babylonians' siege of Jerusalem and the eventual destruction of the city by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE.

Zedekiah was made king of Judah after Jehoiachin, the father of Zedekiah's half-brother, Jeconiah, also spelled Jehoiachin, was deposed by the Babylonians in 597 BCE, Zedekiah was tasked with maintaining the relationship between Judah and Babylon.

Under Zedekiah's rule, Judah usually kept its side of the conditions set by the Babylonians but, in his later years, a growing anti-Babylonian clique gained power and respect among the nobles.

Trade with neighboring nations was suspended, Judah remained loyal to remaining Jewish communities in, and attempts were made to maintain alliance with, Egypt.

"Zedekiah" Examples

1. King Zedekiah, a King in the Bible

Zedekiah was a King of Judah mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

2. Proper Noun Example

Zedekiah Jenkins is a budding young tennis player, gradually climbing up the ranks with each competition he enters.

3. Mythical/ Fictional Figure Example

In the fantasy novel, Zedekiah was a warrior-monk with unparalleled strength, taking down foes with his sacred sword.

4. Place Name Example

Zedekiah's Peak, located in the heart of the Andes Mountains, was once known for its treacherous route that discouraged many from attempting its climb.

5. Historical Figure Example

Zedekiah was a prolific sculptor in Greece, renowned for his beautiful lyrical busts that captured the essence of a person.