2 Kings 23:31 meaning and explanation

Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.

2 Kings 23:31, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse introduces Jehoahaz, the son of Josiah, who took the throne after his father was killed at Megiddo. The notice follows the standard pattern of the books of Kings, giving the king's age, the length of his reign and his mother's name.

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