When he was full-grown, he prowled with the other lions. He too learned to hunt and eat people.

Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months. His mother was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah from the city of Libnah.

Following the example of his ancestors, he sinned against the LORD.

The people of Judah chose Josiah's son Joahaz and anointed him king in Jerusalem.

Joahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for three months.