2 Kings 23:31-34

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King Joahaz of Judah^(A)

³¹Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months. His mother was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah from the city of Libnah. ³²Following the example of his ancestors, he sinned against the Lord. ³³His reign ended when King Neco of Egypt took him prisoner in Riblah, in the land of Hamath, and made Judah pay 7,500 pounds of silver and 75 pounds of gold as tribute. ³⁴^(B)King Neco made Josiah's son Eliakim king of Judah as successor to Josiah, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Joahaz was taken to Egypt by King Neco, and there he died.

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2 Chronicles 36:1-4

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King Joahaz of Judah^(A)

36 The people of Judah chose Josiah's son Joahaz and anointed him king in Jerusalem. ²Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months. ³King Neco of Egypt took him prisoner and made Judah pay 7,500 pounds of silver and 75 pounds of gold as tribute. ⁴^(B)Neco made Joahaz' brother Eliakim king of Judah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. Joahaz was taken to Egypt by Neco.

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