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2 Chronicles 36:2

2 Chronicles 36:1 nasb — Then the people of the land took Joahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in place of his father in Jerusalem.

NASB

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

— 2 Chronicles 36:1, NASB

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2 Chronicles 36 — Context

1

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

2

Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem.

3

Then the king of Egypt deposed him at Jerusalem, and imposed on the land a fine of one hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

4

The king of Egypt made Eliakim his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem, and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Joahaz his brother and brought him to Egypt.

2 Chronicles 36:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 36:1 say?
2 Chronicles 36:1 in the NASB reads: “Then the people of the land took Joahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in place of his father in Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 36:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 36:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 36, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 36:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 36:1 in?
2 Chronicles 36:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 36:1?
2 Chronicles 36:1 reads (NASB): “Then the people of the land took Joahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in place of his father in Jerusalem.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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