Neco
ne.kho is the proper name used for the Egyptian king who confronts Josiah and takes Joahaz to Egypt.
The term is used as a proper name for the Egyptian king who goes to fight at Carchemish, is opposed by Josiah, and takes Joahaz to Egypt.
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Proper name of the Egyptian king · dominant
In 2 Chronicles 35:20, the proper noun identifies the king of Egypt who goes up to fight at Carchemish and confronts Josiah; the APB renders the clause “Neco king of Egypt went up to fight at Carchemish.” In 2 Chronicles 35:22, it names the speaker whose words Josiah does not heed, and in 2 Chronicles 36:4 it names the king who takes Joahaz to Egypt.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name as “Neco” in all three verses, identifying the king of Egypt in 2 Chronicles 35:20 and 2 Chronicles 36:4. The verse is read as a whole, but its clauses consistently use the name for the same individual.