Jehoahaz’s Short Reign and Judah’s Political Vulnerability Keywords: Jehoahaz reign, Pharaoh Necho, Judah political vulnerability, Babylonian influence, Assyrian legacy, kings of Judah, Bible history, 2 Kings, political instability, ancient Judah Introduction: Judah Caught Between Powers Jehoahaz, the son of King Josiah of Judah, ascended the throne during a period of…
Jehoahaz’s Rise to the Throne: Judah After Josiah The death of King Josiah marked a critical turning point in the history of Judah. Josiah had been a righteous and reformative king, devoted to God, and had worked tirelessly to bring Judah back to the covenantal faith of their ancestors. His…
The Reign of Jehoahaz in Israel and the Oppression by the Arameans During the turbulent period of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, King Jehoahaz faced severe external threats that shaped the destiny of his reign. One of the most significant challenges was the oppression by the Arameans, which had a…