Jeremiah 22:24

Coniah Cp. Jeremiah 37:1; called also Jeconiah(both names meaning, Jehovah is firm, enduring) Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 27:20; Jeremiah 28:4, Jer 29:2; 1 Chronicles 3:16; Esther 2:6, and Jehoiachin(Jehovah appointeth) Jeremiah 52:31; 2 Kings 24:6, etc.; 2 Chronicles 36:8. The change to Jehoiachin, as in the case of his uncle Jehoahaz (see on Jeremiah 22:11), was probably made on his accession to the throne.

king of Judah shewing that he was still on the throne.

signet even though he were as dear to Jehovah as a precious stone, set by way of seal in a signet ring, is to the owner. See 2 Kings 24:9; also Ezekiel 19:5-9, where he is likened to a young lion that "devoured men" and "laid waste their cities."