1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Kings 23:34

And Pharao Nechao made Eliacim, the son of Josias, king in the room of Josias his father: and turned his name to Joakim. And he took Joachaz away and carried him into Egypt, and he died there.

Joakim. Thus he asserted his dominion over him, as Nabuchodonosor did afterwards over Matthanias, 4 Kings 24:17., and Daniel 1:6. (Calmet) --- Eliacim means nearly the same as Joakim, "the Lord's strength," or "appointment." (Menochius)