Who was Jehoahaz in the Bible?
King, during the divided monarchy
Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, was a king of Israel who reigned for seventeen years, as recorded in 2Ki.10.35 and 2Ki.13.1. Jehoahaz appears in 19 verses across 2 books of the Bible.
The Bible uses the name Jehoahaz for 2 different people. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.
Jehoahaz, son of Jehu
Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, was a king of Israel who reigned for seventeen years, as recorded in 2Ki.10.35 and 2Ki.13.1. He succeeded his father, Jehu, on the throne of Israel. During his reign, Israel faced oppression from the Arameans, led by King Hazael and his son Ben-hadad III(2Ki.13.3, 22). The text states that Jehoahaz did evil in the sight of the Lord, following the sins of Jeroboam, which led to Israel's suffering (2Ki.13.2). However, when Jehoahaz sought the Lord's favor, God provided a deliverer for Israel, allowing them to escape from the Arameans (2Ki.13.4-5). Despite this, Israel continued to face military challenges, and their army was greatly reduced (2Ki.13.7). Jehoahaz's reign was marked by ongoing conflict with the Arameans and the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. After his death, his son Jehoash (also known as Joash) succeeded him as king (2Ki.13.9).
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Jehoahaz (Johanan)
Jehoahaz, also known as Johanan, was a king of Judah and the son of Josiah, as mentioned in 2Ki.23.30-31, 2 Chronicles 2Ki.36.1-2, and 1Ch.3.15. After the death of his father Josiah, the people of the land made Jehoahaz king in Jerusalem, even though he was not the eldest son (2Ki.23.30, 2 Chronicles 2Ki.36.1). He was twenty-three years old when he became king and reigned for only three months (2Ki.23.31, 2 Chronicles 2Ki.36.2). However, Pharaoh Necho of Egypt removed Jehoahaz from the throne, imposed a heavy tribute on Judah, and made his brother Eliakim (later renamed Jehoiakim) king in his place (2Ki.23.33-34, 2 Chronicles 2Ki.36.3-4). Pharaoh Necho took Jehoahaz captive to Egypt, where he died (2Ki.23.34). The brief reign of Jehoahaz was marked by the increasing influence of Egypt over Judah and the beginning of a period of political instability and foreign domination.
5 verses: 2 Chronicles 36:1, 2 Chronicles 36:2, 2 Chronicles 36:4, 2 Kings 23:30, 2 Kings 23:31
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Where does Jehoahaz appear in the Bible?
Jehoahaz is referenced in 19 verses across 2 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- 2 Chronicles 25:17
- 2 Chronicles 25:25
- 2 Kings 10:35
- 2 Kings 13:1
- 2 Kings 13:4
- 2 Kings 13:7
- 2 Kings 13:8
- 2 Kings 13:9
- 2 Kings 13:10
- 2 Kings 13:22
- 2 Kings 13:25
- 2 Kings 14:1
- 2 Kings 14:8
- 2 Kings 14:17
Showing the first 14 of 19.
Open all 19 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Jehoahaz.
Common questions
How many people in the Bible are called Jehoahaz?
Jehoahaz refers to 2 different people in the Bible: Jehoahaz, son of Jehu; Jehoahaz (Johanan).
How many times does the Bible mention Jehoahaz?
Jehoahaz appears in 19 verses across 2 books, most often in 2 Kings, which accounts for 14 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Jehoahaz?
2 Kings, 2 Chronicles.
Where can I read every verse about Jehoahaz?
This page lists 14 of them. Protos carries all 19, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
