Did You Know?
Jehoahaz means "Yahweh has held." It's a special name!
King of Israel
Jehoahaz was king of Israel. He was the son of Jehu.
King of Judah
Jehoahaz was also king of Judah. He was the son of Josiah.
What Jehoahaz Does
He led his people in war.
He made rules for the land.
He had to listen to God.
He tried to keep peace.
He fought against bad kings.
He wanted to help his people.
More About Jehoahaz
Jehoahaz of Israel was king for a short time. He had to fight many wars. His people were not happy with him. They wanted a strong king.
Jehoahaz of Judah was king after his dad. He tried to do what was right. But he also had hard times. He had to face strong enemies.
Both kings are part of the Bible. Their stories teach us about being a good leader. They show us how to be brave.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Jehoahaz of Israel"] --> B["11th King of Israel"]
A --> C["Son of Jehu"]
D["Jehoahaz of Judah"] --> E["17th King of Judah"]
D --> F["Son of Josiah"]
G["Ahaziah"] --> H["Youngest son of Jehoram"]
I["Ahaz of Judah"] --> J["Mentioned in Tiglath-Pileser III's annals"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Hebrew Bible:The holy book of the Jewish people.
king:A male ruler of a country.
annals:Records or historical accounts.
Judah:An ancient kingdom in the southern part of Israel.
Israel:An ancient kingdom in the northern part of the region.
