King Jehoahaz
2 Chronicles 36:1-3

Jehoahaz Rules in Judah

2 Chronicles 36:1-3

• The finality of 2 Chronicles is an abbreviated parallel of 2 Kings 23:31-24:20.
• The final four kings of Judah are described briefly and grouped together. This allows for the outstanding reign of Josiah to hold a more climatic position in 2 Chronicles.
• Another reason these kings are treated so briefly is that during these reigns, Judah is under control of other nations - first Egypt, then Babylon.
• In signal contrast to the godliness and strength of character of their father, these last kings of Judah, three sons and one grandson of Josiah, exhibited a moral incapacity that brought what remained of the kingdom of Israel to its inglorious end.
• Jehoahaz' displacement from the kingship marked the end of independent government in Judah.
• Jehoahaz was twenty-three when he became king and reigned for three months. (v. 2)
• He was dethroned by the king of Egypt. (v. 3)
• See 2 Kings 23:31-34 - Jehoahaz "did that which was evil." The Chronicler leaves us to infer this information.
• Jehoahaz was taken to Egypt where he died.
• Things are begining to move quickly for the destruction of Judah.