2 Chronicles 36:1

Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king in his father’s stead in Jerusalem.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 26:1 uses the same 'people took the son and made him king' formula for Uzziah — an identical succession pattern.

2 Chronicles 33:25 records the people making Josiah king after Amon — the same 'people of the land' action as here.

2 Chronicles 22:1 similarly describes the people making Ahaziah king — a parallel pattern of popular succession after a king's death.

2 Kings 23:30-37 gives the parallel account of Jehoahaz's reign and his deposition by Pharaoh Neco — same event.

2 Kings 23:31-34 focuses on Jehoahaz's brief reign and replacement by Eliakim — direct parallel to this verse.

Jeremiah 22:11 calls Jehoahaz by his alternate name Shallum and confirms his exile — adding the prophetic verdict that he will never return.

1 Chronicles 3:15 Historical context

1 Chronicles 3:15 lists Jehoahaz (Shallum) among Josiah's sons — providing genealogical context for this king.