Bible Dictionary
NECO
Neco, or Pharaoh-necoh, is a name associated with the Egyptian king mentioned in the history of Judah. The source entry itself mistakenly repeats the description of a necklace; the Biblical reference identifies Neco as Pharaoh.
Definition
Neco, or Pharaoh-necoh, is a name associated with the Egyptian king mentioned in the history of Judah. The supplied entry directs the reader to Pharaoh-necoh; its accompanying material under the name itself is an unrelated description of a neck-chain ornament.
Biblical Usage
The name Neco occurs in the supplied biblical references as the designation of Pharaoh-necoh. The entry does not provide further supported details about his actions or role.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ne'-ko (nekho (2Ch 35:22; 36:4))., "chain"): A neck-chain ornament, worn either separately (Eze 16:11), or with pendants (Isa 3:19), such as crescents (Isa 3:18) or rings (Ge 38:25); sometimes made of gold (Ge 41:42; Da 5:29), or of strings of jewels (So 1:10). Even beasts of burden were sometimes so adorned by royalty (Jud 8:26). It was considered suggestive of pride (Ps 73:6) or of filial loyalty (Pr 1:9). The word does not occur in the King James Version, but such adornments have always been popular in all the Bible lands.</p><p>See PHARAOH-NECOH.</p>