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Jeremiah 37:1 (MSG)

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1 King Zedekiah son of Josiah, a puppet king set on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the land of Judah, was now king in place of Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim.

Definition(s):
Babylon (Bab-el-on): same as Babel
Jehoiachin (Je-hoi-akh-in): preparation, or strength, of the Lord
Nebuchadnezzar (Neb-ukh-ad-nezz-ar): Nebuchadrezzar, tears and groans of judgment
Zedekiah (Zedd-ek-eye-a): the Lord is my justice; the justice of the Lord