37
He did that which was evil in the LORD’s sight, according to all that his fathers had done.
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Verse 37. Fathers, or ancestors, not his immediate father Josias, verse 32. Bible.—Joakim chose to imitate the wicked, and was not deterred by the chastisement of his brother. Calmet.—His character was marked with avarice and cruelty. He slew the prophet Urias. Jeremiah 22:13 and 26:23. Bible.—Saint Matthew 1:11. calls him Jechonias. ( Menochius.) 1 Chronicles 3:15.
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