JehoiachinExileBabylonInscriptions

Do Babylonian Tablets Mention a King of Judah?

See the cuneiform records that confirm the Bible's account of King Jehoiachin's captivity in Babylon.

Timeline Focus: 580 BCE

The Surprising Reality

A dusty tablet from Babylon's archives lists 'Yaukin, king of Judah,' receiving food from the royal storehouse.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this tablet directly matches the Bible's note about Jehoiachin's royal treatment.

📚What We Know

The Babylonian ration tablets list foreign kings on support—Jehoiachin among them. This offers direct archaeological confirmation of 2 Kings 25. View the tablet transcription and alignment with Scripture.

Explore the Full Context

Jump to 580 BC and see exactly where Judah's king appears in Babylon—discover what this reveals about exile politics.

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📖Biblical References

📜2 Kings 25:27–30

Scripture references supporting this historical context