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29 During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh (great house) Neco (lame) king of Egypt (land of bondage) marched up to help the king of Assyria (a step) at the Euphrates (fruitfulness) River. King Josiah (whom YHWH heals) went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo (place of crowds). 30 From Megiddo (place of crowds) his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem (city of peace), and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized) son of Josiah (whom YHWH heals), anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. 31 Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized) was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem (city of peace) three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal (father-in-law is protection) daughter of Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed); she was from Libnah (pavement). 2 Kings 23:29-31, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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