Who was Jehoahaz?

King of Israel for 17 years

The story of Jehoahaz

Jehoahaz - King of Judah, King of Israel
Jehoahaz - King of Judah, King of Israel
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Jehoahaz was a biblical figure who was the son of King Josiah of Judah. He was the third of Josiah's four sons and had two brothers, Jehoiakim and Zedekiah, and a sister, Tamar. He was also known as Shallum. Jehoahaz was chosen by the people of Judah to succeed his father as king. He reigned for three months before Pharaoh Neco II of Egypt deposed him and replaced him with his brother Jehoiakim. Jehoahaz was taken to Egypt as a prisoner and died there. Jehoahaz is best known for his short reign as king of Judah. He was a faithful follower of the Lord and sought to restore the worship of God in Judah. He also attempted to strengthen the kingdom's defenses against the Egyptians. Jehoahaz is remembered for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore the worship of God in Judah. He is also remembered for his short reign as king and his subsequent imprisonment in Egypt.

Name meaning

The name Jehoahaz is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew elements "Yeho," referring to "Yahweh" or "Jehovah," which is the name of God in the Hebrew Bible, and "ahaz," meaning "has held" or "seized." Therefore, the meaning of the name Jehoahaz can be interpreted as "Yahweh has held" or "God has seized." This name is found in the Bible, and several kings of the Kingdom of Judah and Israel bore it.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Judah, King of Israel

First mention

2 Kings 10:35

Appearances in the Bible

22 mentions

Family

Relatives of Jehoahaz

Jehoahaz in the Bible

Explore all 7 chapters where Jehoahaz appears

2 Kings

Chapter 10

Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab

Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.

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2 Kings

Chapter 13

Jehoahaz's Reign in Israel

Jehoahaz becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

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2 Kings

Chapter 14

Amaziah's Reign in Judah

Amaziah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, defeating the Edomites in battle.

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2 Kings

Chapter 23

The Book of the Law Found

The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 21

Jehoram's Reign in Judah

Jehoram's reign characterized by disobedience and idolatry, underscoring the spiritual decline and repercussions of stra...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 25

Amaziah's Reign

Amaziah's reign characterized by a mix of military accomplishments and spiritual compromise, illustrating the complexiti...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 36

Judah's Final Years and Exile

The chapter narrates the tragic decline of Judah, marked by idolatry, disobedience, and the Babylonian conquest, leading...

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