2 Chronicles 34:1

Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 34:7 Historical context

2 Chronicles 34:7 records Josiah’s reforms—what he accomplished after becoming king at eight, fulfilling his early promise.

2 Chronicles 33:1 mirrors this opening formula for Manasseh—both start with age at accession and reign length in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 33:25 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 33:25, the people make Josiah king after Amon's murder, providing the context for his eight-year-old reign.

In 2 Chronicles 24:1, Joash also became king as a child (age 7) — a similar circumstance of youthful accession to the throne.

In 2 Chronicles 26:1, Uzziah became king at age 16 — another example of a young king, paralleling Josiah's early reign.

1 Kings 13:2 Prophetic fulfillment

In 1 Kings 13:2, this prophecy foretells a king named Josiah who would desecrate Jeroboam's altar — directly fulfilled by the Josiah introduced here.

In 2 Kings 22:1-20, the parallel account records Josiah's age, reign length, and his reforms — the same historical narrative from a different book.

Matthew 1:10 Related theme

In Matthew 1:10, Josiah is listed in Jesus' genealogy — showing the Davidic line that leads from this king to the Messiah.

1 Kings 3:7-9 has Solomon calling himself a little child and asking for wisdom—another young king seeking God’s guidance.

Isaiah 3:4 Contrast

Isaiah 3:4 warns of boys ruling as a judgment—contrasts with Josiah, a good child king who brought reform, not disaster.

Jeremiah 1:2 Historical context

In Jeremiah 1:2, the prophet's ministry is dated to the days of Josiah — linking the king's reign to the start of Jeremiah's prophecies.

Zephaniah 1:1 Historical context

In Zephaniah 1:1, the prophecy is set during the reign of Josiah — placing this book's message in the same historical period.

In Matthew 1:11, Josiah's son Jeconiah is named — continuing the genealogy from the king introduced here through the exile.

1 Chronicles 3:14 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 3:14, Josiah appears in the genealogical list as the son of Amon — confirming his place in the Davidic line.

1 Chronicles 3:15 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 3:15, Josiah's sons are listed — providing the family lineage that extends from the king introduced here.