2 Kings 22:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Josiah was eight years old when he began to rule. He ruled 31 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.

Cross References

Joshua 15:39

Lachish, Bozkath, Eglon,

Matthew 1:10

Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah.

Zephaniah 1:1

This is the message that the Lord gave to Zephaniah. He received this message during the time that Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah. Zephaniah was the son of Cushi, who was the son of Gedaliah. Gedaliah was the son of Amariah, who was the son of Hezekiah.

Jeremiah 1:2

The Lord began to speak to Jeremiah in the 13th year that Josiah, son of Amon, was king of the nation of Judah.

Isaiah 3:4

He says, “I will put young boys in charge of you. They will be your leaders.

Ecclesiastes 10:16

It is very bad for a country if the king is like a child. And it is very bad for a country if its rulers use all their time eating.

Psalm 8:2

From the mouths of children and babies come songs of praise to you. They sing of your power to silence your enemies who were seeking revenge.

2 Kings 21:1

Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to rule. He ruled 55 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.

2 Kings 11:21

Joash was seven years old when he became king.

1 Kings 13:2

The Lord had commanded the man of God to speak against the altar. He said, “Altar, the Lord says to you: ‘David’s family will have a son. His name will be Josiah. The priests of the high places are now burning incense on you, but Josiah will offer the priests on you and burn human bones on you, so you can never be used again!’”

2 Kings 21:24

The common people killed all the officers who made plans against King Amon. Then the people made Amon’s son Josiah the new king after him.

2 Kings 21:26

Amon was buried in his grave at the Garden of Uzza. His son Josiah became the new king.

Ezekiel 18:14

“Now, that evil son might also have a son. But this son sees the bad things his father did, and he refuses to live as his father did. He treats people fairly.