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Pharaoh Neco is the ruler of Egypt who kills Josiah in battle. He later imprisons Josiah's son, Jehoahaz, appointing a new king for Judah—Eliakim, who he renames Jehoiakim—and making him pay tribute to Egypt.
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Pharaoh Neco is the ruler of Egypt who kills Josiah in battle. He later imprisons Josiah's son, Jehoahaz, appointing a new king for Judah—Eliakim, who he renames Jehoiakim—and making him pay tribute to Egypt.