Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zedekiah
Proper noun
/zɛdəˈkaɪə/
Definition
The last king of Judah before the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.
Examples
- Zedekiah was appointed king by Nebuchadnezzar II.
- He ruled Judah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem.
- Despite warnings from the prophet Jeremiah, Zedekiah rebelled against Babylon.
Meaning
Zedekiah was a ruler in the ancient Kingdom of Judah, known for his reign during a tumultuous period in Jewish history.
Synonyms
- None (as it is a proper name).
