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A Contested Succession
Commentators explain that Jehoahaz was not Josiah's eldest son. The specific mention of his 'anointing' is significant because this ceremony was often performed when the succession was irregular or contested. By choosing the younger son, 'the people of the land' bypassed the traditional heir, signaling a moment of national instability.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:30
18th Century
Theologian
Dead - It appears from a comparison of this passage with the cross-reference in 2 Chronicles that Josiah was not actually killed in the batt…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:28–30
19th Century
Bishop
Josiah’s end. The historical abstract broken off at 2 Kings 22:2 is now continued. (Compare the more detailed account in [Reference 2 C…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:30
17th Century
Pastor
And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo ,
&c.] They took him out of the chariot in which he was …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 23:25–30
17th Century
Minister
Upon reading these verses, we must say, Lord, though your righteousness is as the great mountains, evident, plainly to be seen, and past dispute; y…