With Josiah's death. the door was open for the next king and the people chose Josiah’s son Jehoahaz. Apparently, the Bible points out that Jehoahaz's father was also in contention given he too was in the lineage and could have assumed the throne. Nevertheless, the people chose and they chose poorly. According the account in 2 Kings 23, he didn't last long - just a mere 3 months and he was evil in the sight of the Lord. Neco was still bent on controlling Judah and captured Jehoahaz and put him in chains. With him out the way, Neco put his brother on the throne to control him and Judah as well. Eliakim who was his name was renamed Jehoiakim by Neco and was a few years older than his brother.
With the last chapter comes the advent of the exile as the kings of Judah followed a destructive path not just for themselves but for the people as well.
Got finished with my message and now I can relax somewhat today and go the charity event after work. Just hoping a get a decent parking spot later to lug my stuff home tomorrow.
Praise for today: The Lord will keep you from harm - he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121: 7-8
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