(God-appointed). Jeconiah (1 Chron. 3:17); Coniah (Jer. 22:24); Jechonias (Matt. 1:12). Son and successor of Jehoiakim on throne of Judah. Reigned 100 days, B. C. 697; carried prisoner to Babylon; released after 36 years’ captivity (2 Kings 24:6-16; Jer. 29:2; Ezek. 17:12).