2 Kings 11:21

Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 11:4 Historical context

In 2 Kings 11:4, Jehoiada's conspiracy to crown Jehoash is detailed — the very event that leads to the seven-year-old king.

2 Kings 12:1 Historical context

In 2 Kings 12:1, the same accession is restated with added regnal details — a direct narrative continuation.

2 Kings 13:1 Historical context

In 2 Kings 13:1, the reign of Jehoahaz of Israel is dated to Joash's 23rd year — a synchronism cross-reference.

In 2 Kings 22:1, Josiah also becomes king as a child (age 8) — a parallel to Jehoash's young accession.

In 2 Chronicles 24:1-14, the same king Jehoash's reign is recounted in detail, including temple repairs.

1 Chronicles 3:11 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 3:11, Joash is listed in the Davidic genealogy — confirming his rightful lineage.