Jehoiachin was the king installed in Judah by Egypt; his real name was Eliakim, but the pharaoh changed it to Jehoiachin. Still under Egyptian control, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon subjugates the kingdom of Judah. King Jehoiachin rebels, perhaps believing that Egypt will defend him; however, Babylon intensifies its attacks and not only maintains Judah’s subjugation but also corners Egypt by seizing its remaining territories in Canaan (24:7). Once again, it is emphasized that the Lord sends all these actions against Judah to punish the sins of the kings who were unfaithful to the divine will.