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.

2 Kings 23:31 Historical context

In 2 Kings 23:31, Shallum is identified as Jehoahaz, who reigned three months after Josiah's death.

2 Kings 23:34 Historical context

In 2 Kings 23:34, Jehoiakim (Eliakim) is made king by Pharaoh Neco, fulfilling the second son's role.

2 Kings 23:36 Historical context

In 2 Kings 23:36, Jehoiakim's age at accession (25) is recorded, detailing the reign of Josiah's second son.

2 Kings 24:17 Historical context

In 2 Kings 24:17, Mattaniah (Zedekiah) is made king by Babylon, corresponding to the third son of Josiah.

2 Chronicles 36:1 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 36:1, Jehoahaz (Shallum) is made king by the people, continuing the narrative of Josiah's sons.

2 Chronicles 36:4 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 36:4, Eliakim (Jehoiakim) replaces Jehoahaz, detailing the succession of Josiah's sons.

2 Chronicles 36:10 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 36:10, Zedekiah is made king by Nebuchadnezzar, tying to the third son in the genealogy.

Jeremiah 22:11 Historical context

Jeremiah 22:11 identifies Shallum as the king who succeeded Josiah and was exiled, providing historical context for this listed son.

Jeremiah 37:1 Historical context

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.