Is the Curse of Jeconiah Lifted? It is argued by some that the curse of Jeconiah is lifted. Four main reasons are cited. They are as follows: Jeconiah had children. Jeconiah is restored as king by Evil Merodach and prospers. Jeconiah's grandson Zerubbabel rules as governor of Judah. Mary, a descendant of David who has no male siblings marries Joseph. Is The Curse of Jeconiah Lifted? - The Text As I live says the Lord, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, were the signet on My right hand, yet I would pluck you off; and I will give you into the hand of those ...