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Pharaoh-nechoh

Pharaoh-nechoh is mentioned in 7 verses of the Bible, first in 2 Kings 23:29. Also called Necho.

Key verses about Pharaoh-nechoh

  • 2 Kings 23:29

    In his days Pharaoh–nechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.

  • 2 Kings 23:33

    And Pharaoh–nechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold.

  • 2 Kings 23:34

    And Pharaoh–nechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.

  • 2 Chronicles 35:20

    After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.

  • 2 Chronicles 35:22

    Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

  • 2 Chronicles 36:4

    And the king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and turned his name to Jehoiakim. And Necho took Jehoahaz his brother, and carried him to Egypt.

Timeline of Pharaoh-nechoh's life

DateEvent
608 BCDeath of Josiah
All 7 verses mentioning Pharaoh-nechoh