John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 5. Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim , etc.] In ( 2 Chronicles 36:8), it is added, “his abominations, and that which was found in him”: which besides his rebellion against the king of Babylon, and his shedding innocent blood, is interpreted of marks made in his body for superstitious and idolatrous purposes; so Lyra.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he had not been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word, his condition had been no worse; but, rebelling agains Babylon, he plunged himself into more trouble. See what need nation have to lament the sins of their fathers, lest they smart for them Threatenings will be fulfilled as certainly as promises, if the sinner's repentance prevent not. (2Ki 24:8-20)
Original Hebrew ויתר3499 דברי1697 יהויקים3079 וכל3605 אשׁר834 עשׂה6213 הלא3808 הם1992 כתובים3789 על5921 ספר5612 דברי1697 הימים3117 למלכי4428 יהודה׃3063
