7. The king of Babylon captured all the land between the Brook of Egypt and the Euphrates River. This land was previously controlled by Egypt. So the king of Egypt did not leave Egypt anymore.
8. Jehoiachin was 18 years old when he began to rule. He ruled three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan from Jerusalem.
9. Jehoiachin did what the Lord said was wrong. He did all the same things that his father had done.
10. At that time the officers of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and surrounded it.
11. Then King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to the city.
12. King Jehoiachin of Judah went out to meet the king of Babylon. His mother, his officers, leaders, and officials also went with him. Then the king of Babylon captured Jehoiachin. This was during the eighth year of Nebuchadnezzar’s rule.