2 Chronicles 36:2
2 Chronicles 36:2 in Multiple Translations
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.
Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Joahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king; he was ruling in Jerusalem for three months.
Jehoahaz was twenty-three when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for three months.
Iehoahaz was three and twentie yeere old when he began to reigne, and he reigned three moneths in Ierusalem.
A son of three and twenty years [is] Jehoahaz in his reigning, and three months he hath reigned in Jerusalem,
Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Joachaz was three and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.
Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became the king, but he ruled from Jerusalem for only three months.
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2 Chronicles 36:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
שָׁל֧וֹשׁ
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
שָׁנָ֖ה
יוֹאָחָ֣ז
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שָׁל֧וֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
יוֹאָחָ֣ז
Yôwʼâchâz
H3099
Jehoahaz
N-proper
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
chôdesh
H2320
month
N-mp
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 36:2
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שָׁל֧וֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
יוֹאָחָ֣ז
Yôwʼâchâz
H3099
"Jehoahaz"
N-proper
Jehoahaz means Jehovah has grasped, the name of two Israelites, including a king of Judah and a brother of Zedekiah. He is mentioned in 2 Kings 23:30 and 1 Chronicles 3:15.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.30; son of: Josiah (H2977) and Hamutal (H2537); brother of: Zedekiah (H6667H); half-brother of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Shallum (H7967J); also called Johanan at 1Ch.3.15(?); Another spelling of ye.ho.a.chaz (יְהוֹאָחָז "Jehoahaz" H3059H) § Joahaz or Jehoahaz = "Jehovah has grasped" the father of Joah, Josiah's chronicler
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jehoahaz, Joahaz. See also: 2 Kings 14:1; 2 Chronicles 36:2; 2 Chronicles 36:4.
בְּ/מָלְכ֑/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
N-mp
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 36:2
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Context — Jehoahaz Succeeds Josiah
1Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.
2Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months.
3And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. 4Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt.2 Chronicles 36:2 Summary
This verse tells us that Jehoahaz became king of Judah at the age of twenty-three and only reigned for three months. This short time in power reminds us that our lives are short and we must use our time wisely, as seen in Psalm 90:12. Just like Jehoahaz, we all have a limited time to make a positive impact and serve God, and we must prioritize our relationship with Him, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33. By trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance, we can make the most of the time we have been given.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jehoahaz become king at such a young age?
Jehoahaz became king at twenty-three years old because his father, Josiah, had been killed in battle, as seen in 2 Chronicles 35:20-24, and the people of the land made him king in his place, as stated in 2 Chronicles 36:1.
What can we learn from Jehoahaz's short reign?
Jehoahaz's three-month reign serves as a reminder that our time on this earth is short, as stated in James 4:14, and we must make the most of every opportunity to serve God, as seen in Ephesians 5:16-17.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Judah's kings?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Judah's decline and eventual exile, as prophesied in 2 Chronicles 36:15-16, and serves as a warning against disobedience and idolatry, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15.
What role did Egypt play in Jehoahaz's reign?
Egypt played a significant role in Jehoahaz's reign, as the king of Egypt, Neco, dethroned him and imposed a levy on Judah, as stated in 2 Chronicles 36:3-4, highlighting the political instability and foreign influence of the time, as seen in Isaiah 19:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can make the most of the time God has given me, just as Jehoahaz had only three months to make an impact?
- How can I learn from Jehoahaz's mistakes and prioritize obedience to God in my own life?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty, even when faced with unexpected changes or challenges, like Jehoahaz's sudden rise and fall from power?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom, just as the people of Judah needed to seek God's direction during this time of transition?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 36:2
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 36:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 36:2
Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. He reigned three months. His possession of sovereign power was of but very brief duration; because He reigned three months.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 36:2
2 Chronicles 36:2 Jehoahaz [was] twenty and three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.Ver. 2. Jehoahaz was twenty and three.] 2 Kings 23:31.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 36:2
(2) Jehoahaz was twenty and-three.—So Kings, adding the mother’s name as usual. (So the LXX. here.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 36:2
2. in Jerusalem] His mother’s name is here omitted; cp. 2 Chronicles 33:1; 2 Chronicles 33:21; 2 Chronicles 34:1. According to 2 Kings 23:32 (cp. Ezekiel 19:3-4) Jehoahaz “did evil.”