Bible Dictionary
Coniah
Coniah is a shortened form of Jehoiachin, the king of Judah who was taken into captivity. The name appears in Jeremiah 22:24, 28 and 37:1.
Definition
Coniah is a shortened form of the name Jehoiachin, king of Judah. The name is associated with the king whose reign and captivity are treated in Jeremiah.
Biblical Usage
Coniah is named in Jeremiah 22:24 and 22:28 and in Jeremiah 37:1. The supplied material identifies him with Jehoiachin.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “Jah is creating.”
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ko-ni'-a (konyahu, "Jah is creating"): A form of the name Jehoiachin, found in Jer 22:24,28; 37:1.</p><p>See JEHOIACHIN.</p>