2Ki 23:31-32 | MHM | STEP | Reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim After the death of Josiah, Jerusalem experienced one trouble after another. Within twenty-two years, the city was completely destroyed. This section gives a brief account of the reigns of two of Josiah’s sons, Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim. Both faced difficulties from the start of their reigns, as Egypt’s king, Pharaoh Necho, exerted control over Judah. Their failure to follow Josiah’s godly example brought further trouble to the nation. v. 31-32 : Jehoahaz, Josiah’s younger son, was made king by the people of Judah. They likely chose him because he seemed more capable of leading them in war against Egypt. However, Jehoahaz did evil in the sight of the Lord , following the sinful ways of his ancestors. Despite his father’s godly example, Jehoahaz chose to imitate the wicked kings before him (2 Kings 23:31-32 ).

‏ 2 Kings 23:31-32

Reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim

After the death of Josiah, Jerusalem experienced one trouble after another. Within twenty-two years, the city was completely destroyed. This section gives a brief account of the reigns of two of Josiah’s sons, Jehoahaz and Jehoiakim. Both faced difficulties from the start of their reigns, as Egypt’s king, Pharaoh Necho, exerted control over Judah. Their failure to follow Josiah’s godly example brought further trouble to the nation.

v. 31-32: Jehoahaz, Josiah’s younger son, was made king by the people of Judah. They likely chose him because he seemed more capable of leading them in war against Egypt. However, Jehoahaz did evil in the sight of the Lord, following the sinful ways of his ancestors. Despite his father’s godly example, Jehoahaz chose to imitate the wicked kings before him (2 Kings 23:31-32 ^a).

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