1 Chronicles 3:15
And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.
Cross-references
In 1 Chronicles 3:16, the genealogy continues through Jehoiakim, listing his sons Jeconiah and Zedekiah.
In 2 Kings 23:31, Shallum is identified as Jehoahaz, who reigned three months after Josiah's death.
In 2 Kings 23:34, Jehoiakim (Eliakim) is made king by Pharaoh Neco, fulfilling the second son's role.
In 2 Kings 23:36, Jehoiakim's age at accession (25) is recorded, detailing the reign of Josiah's second son.
In 2 Kings 24:17, Mattaniah (Zedekiah) is made king by Babylon, corresponding to the third son of Josiah.
In 2 Chronicles 36:1, Jehoahaz (Shallum) is made king by the people, continuing the narrative of Josiah's sons.
In 2 Chronicles 36:4, Eliakim (Jehoiakim) replaces Jehoahaz, detailing the succession of Josiah's sons.
In 2 Chronicles 36:10, Zedekiah is made king by Nebuchadnezzar, tying to the third son in the genealogy.
Jeremiah 22:11 identifies Shallum as the king who succeeded Josiah and was exiled, providing historical context for this listed son.
Jeremiah 37:1 confirms Zedekiah as Josiah's son and notes he was made king by Nebuchadnezzar, adding historical detail.
Matthew 1:11 traces Jesus' genealogy from Josiah to Jeconiah (Jehoiachin), skipping Jehoiakim — a compressed lineage.