Translations
Modern
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.
Traditional
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s stead in Jerusalem.
Literal
And the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and they made him king in place of his father in Jerusalem.
Latin
Tulit ergo populus terræ Joachaz filium Josiæ, et constituit regem pro patre suo in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.
Notes
Jehoahaz, also known as Shallum (see Jeremiah 22:11), was not Josiah’s oldest son (1 Chronicles 3:15). The reason he was chosen as king is not explained. Pharaoh Neco quickly intervened, placing Jehoahaz’s older brother Eliakim in his place and renaming him Jehoiakim.
Parallels
People
Jehoahaz: King of Judah, son of Josiah Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second First Book of Esdras Genealogy
Topics
Captivity: Fulfilled Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Josiah is Succeeded by Jehoahaz Jehoahaz: Also Called Shallum: King of Judah and Successor of Josiah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Jehoahaz War: God Uses, As a Judgment