2 Chronicles 36:1

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father's stead in Jerusalem.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 36:1

BSB

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.

AKJV

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father's stead in Jerusalem.

CPDV

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz, the son of Josiah, and they appointed him king in place of his father, in Jerusalem.

ERV

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father's stead in Jerusalem.

NHEB

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and they anointed him and made him king in his father's place in Jerusalem.

SMT

And the people of the land will take Jehoahaz son of Josiah, and make him king instead of his father in Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Chronicles 36:1

ThenthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineofthelandH776Noun Feminine tookH3947Verb JehoahazH3059Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJosiahH2977Proper Name MasculineandmadehimkingH4427Verbinhisfather'sH1Noun MasculinesteadinJerusalemH3389

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 36:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Chronicles 36:1

Summary

Citizens select late king's son as successor

Place

Jerusalem

Event

New king appointed

Estimated Time Period

c. 609 BC