(justice of God). (1) Last king of Judah, son of Josiah, and brother of Jehoahaz. He reigned eleven years, B. C. 598-588 (2 Kings 24:18; 2 Chron. 36:11). He was raised to the throne by Nebuchadnezzar, who changed his name from Mattaniah to Zedekiah (2 Kings 24:17). In the ninth year of his reign, he revolted against Nebuchadnezzar, who thereupon completed the captivity of Judah and ended the kingdom (2 Kings 25:1-21; 2 Chron. 36:11-21; Jer. 21-38; Ezek. 17:15-21). (2) Son of Chenaanah, a prophet and head of the prophetic school in reign of Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22; 2 Chron. 18:10-24). (3) Son of Hananiah, and a court officer under Jehoiakim (Jer. 36:12). (4) A false prophet burnt to death by Nebuchadnezzar (Jer. 29; 21:22).