2 Chronicles 36:2
New International Version
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.

New Living Translation
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.

English Standard Version
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.

King James Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

New King James Version
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned for three months in Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned [only] three months in Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king and reigned three months in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version
Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Contemporary English Version
He was 23 years old at the time, and he ruled only 3 months from Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three mouths in Jerusalem.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king, and he was king in Jerusalem for 3 months.

Good News Translation
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months.

International Standard Version
Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king, and he reigned for three months in Jerusalem,

Majority Standard Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.

NET Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

World English Bible
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Jehoahaz [is] a son of twenty-three years in his reigning, and he has reigned three months in Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation
A son of three and twenty years is Jehoahaz in his reigning, and three months he hath reigned in Jerusalem,

Smith's Literal Translation
The son of three and twenty years was Jehoahaz in his reigning, and three months reigned he in Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Joachaz was three and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for three months in Jerusalem.

New American Bible
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yahuakhaz was a son of twenty and three years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Joachaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Amital, daughter of Jeremias of Lobna. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. And Pharao Nechao bound him in Deblatha in the land of Aemath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem.

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Context
Jehoahaz Succeeds Josiah
1Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. 2Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. 3And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold.…

Cross References
2 Kings 23:31-34
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done. / And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah in the land of Hamath so that he could not reign in Jerusalem, and he imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. ...

Jeremiah 22:11-12
For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, / but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.”

2 Kings 24:18-20
Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon.

Jeremiah 37:1-2
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim. / But he and his officers and the people of the land refused to obey the words that the LORD had spoken through Jeremiah the prophet.

Ezekiel 19:3-4
She brought up one of her cubs, and he became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / When the nations heard of him, he was trapped in their pit. With hooks they led him away to the land of Egypt.

Matthew 1:11
and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

Jeremiah 1:3
and through the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.

Jeremiah 24:1
After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD.

Jeremiah 52:1-3
Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done. / For because of the anger of the LORD, all this happened in Jerusalem and Judah, until He finally banished them from His presence. And Zedekiah also rebelled against the king of Babylon.

2 Kings 23:36-37
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

Ezekiel 21:25-27
And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’

Jeremiah 29:1-2
This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. / (This was after King Jeconiah, the queen mother, the court officials, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metalsmiths had been exiled from Jerusalem.)

2 Kings 25:1-7
So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. ...

Jeremiah 39:1-7
In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city. / And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached. / Then all the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-sarsekim the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon. ...

Ezekiel 17:12-21
“Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. / He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. ...


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2 Chronicles 36
1. Jehoahaz succeeding, is deposed by Pharaoh, and carried into Egypt
5. Jehoiakim reigning ill, is carried bound into Babylon
9. Jehoiachin succeeding, reigns ill, and is brought into Babylon
11. Zedekiah succeeding, reigns ill, despite the prophets, and rebels against Nebuchadnezzar
14. Jerusalem, for the sins of the priests and the people, is wholly destroyed
22. The proclamation of Cyrus














Jehoahaz
The name "Jehoahaz" means "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh has seized." This name reflects the theocratic belief that God is sovereign over the affairs of men, including the appointment of kings. Jehoahaz was the son of Josiah, a righteous king who sought to reform Judah and return the nation to the worship of Yahweh. Despite his father's godly influence, Jehoahaz's reign was marked by a departure from these reforms, indicating the complexity of human free will and the challenges of maintaining faithfulness across generations.

was twenty-three years old
At the age of twenty-three, Jehoahaz was relatively young to assume the responsibilities of kingship. This detail highlights the vulnerability and inexperience that can accompany youthful leadership. In the context of ancient Near Eastern cultures, where wisdom and experience were highly valued, Jehoahaz's age may have contributed to his inability to establish a stable reign. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking divine wisdom and guidance, especially for those in positions of authority.

when he became king
The transition to kingship was a significant event, often accompanied by political intrigue and the need for divine approval. In the case of Jehoahaz, his ascension to the throne followed the death of his father, Josiah, who was killed in battle. This period was marked by uncertainty and external threats, particularly from Egypt, which sought to exert influence over Judah. The phrase underscores the transient nature of earthly power and the ultimate authority of God over the rise and fall of leaders.

and he reigned in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David, was the political and spiritual center of Judah. It was the location of the temple, the symbol of God's presence among His people. Jehoahaz's reign in Jerusalem signifies his role as both a political leader and a spiritual representative of the nation. However, his short reign suggests a failure to uphold the covenantal responsibilities associated with ruling from this sacred city. This serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of neglecting one's spiritual duties.

three months
The brevity of Jehoahaz's reign is notable and reflects the instability of the period. His short tenure as king was due to the intervention of Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt, who deposed him and placed his brother Eliakim (renamed Jehoiakim) on the throne. This three-month reign is a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of human power and the futility of relying on political alliances rather than trusting in God's sovereignty. It calls believers to place their hope in the eternal kingdom of God, rather than the temporary structures of this world.

(2) Jehoahaz was twenty and-three.--So Kings, adding the mother's name as usual. (So the LXX. here.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jehoahaz
יוֹאָחָ֣ז (yō·w·’ā·ḥāz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3099: Jehoahaz -- Joahaz

was twenty-three
שָׁל֧וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

years old
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

when he became king,
בְּמָלְכ֑וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

and he reigned
מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in Jerusalem
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

three
וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה (ū·šə·lō·šāh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

months.
חֳדָשִׁ֔ים (ḥo·ḏā·šîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month


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