2 Kings 23:31

Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 24:18 reveals that Zedekiah shared the same mother Hamutal as Jehoahaz, making them full brothers.

Jeremiah 22:11 prophecies about Shallum (Jehoahaz) that he will not return from exile, confirming his fate after brief reign.

2 Chronicles 36:1 parallels this account, noting the people made Jehoahaz king after Josiah's death.

Ezekiel 19:3 allegorically refers to Jehoahaz as a young lion cub, describing his rise as a predator.

Ezekiel 19:4 continues the allegory, describing the cub being captured and taken to Egypt, matching Jehoahaz's fate.

1 Chronicles 3:15 lists Josiah's sons, naming Shallum (Jehoahaz) as fourth son, showing he was not the firstborn heir.