Hebrew Word Study · Strong’s H5224
נְכוֹ
ne.kho · “Neco”
Used 3 times across 1 book
Definition
A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.;
§ Necho = "lame"
the Pharaoh of Egypt in the time of king Josiah of Judah
§ Necho = "lame"
the Pharaoh of Egypt in the time of king Josiah of Judah
Where it appears
2 Chronicles3
In the text
2 Chronicles 35:20After 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 35:22Nevertheless 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 36:4And 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.
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