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2 Chronicles 26:1
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, whowas sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.

2 Chronicles 33:25
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

2 Kings 23:30
And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his father's stead.

Jehoahaz

2 Kings 23:31-34
Jehoahazwas twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's namewas Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah…

1 Chronicles 3:15
And the sons of Josiahwere, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.

Jeremiah 22:11
For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:

and made him king in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the capital city of Judah, was the political and spiritual center of the nation. The coronation of Jehoahaz in Jerusalem signifies the legitimacy and official recognition of his kingship. This act of making him king was a significant political move, as it was done without the immediate approval of Egypt, which had significant influence over the region at the time. The city itself, with its temple, was central to Jewish identity and worship, making the kingship in Jerusalem not just a political role but also a spiritual one.

in place of his father
Jehoahaz was made king following the death of his father, Josiah, who was killed in battle at Megiddo by Pharaoh Necho II of Egypt. Josiah's death marked the end of a period of religious reform and relative independence for Judah. The transition of power from Josiah to Jehoahaz was a critical moment, as it represented a shift from a godly king to one whose reign would be short and marked by subjugation to foreign powers. This phrase highlights the dynastic succession typical of the Davidic line, yet it also foreshadows the instability and decline that would follow Josiah's death.

• The phrase points to the ordinary citizens—those outside the royal court—stepping forward at a critical moment.2 Kings 23:30 records the same event, showing that the common folk acted quickly after Josiah’s death.

• Their initiative fulfills the expectation that Israel’s leadership was to emerge from among the people (Deuteronomy 17:14-15).

• The scene underscores God’s design that national destiny is not left solely to elites; He moves through His covenant community as a whole (2 Chronicles 7:14).

• Their choice was intentional. Jehoahaz (also called Shallum inJeremiah 22:11-12) was Josiah’s fourth son, yet the people bypassed his older brothers.

• This reflects a desire for continuity with Josiah’s godly reforms, since Jehoahaz may have seemed most aligned with his father’s heart (2 Chronicles 34:33).

• It also highlights human responsibility within God’s sovereign plan—He allows real decisions with real consequences (Proverbs 16:9).

• Mentioning Josiah reminds readers of the spiritual benchmark set by that faithful king (2 Kings 23:25).

• The contrast between father and son will soon become clear: Jehoahaz reigns only three months before Egypt deposes him (2 Chronicles 36:2-4).

• The lineage detail affirms the Davidic promise that a son of David would sit on the throne (2 Samuel 7:12-16), even when individual kings falter.

• Installation involved anointing and public acclaim (1 Samuel 10:24), marking Jehoahaz as the legitimate ruler.

• Yet true authority still comes from the Lord (Psalm 75:7). Though people enthrone a king, God determines how long he rules (Daniel 2:21).

• The brief reign that follows shows the limits of human choice apart from sustained obedience (Jeremiah 22:24-30).

• Jerusalem is both political capital and spiritual center, the place God chose for His Name (2 Chronicles 6:6).

• Any king ruling there is accountable not only to the populace but to the covenant obligations centered in the temple (Psalm 48:1-2).

• The city’s mention anchors the narrative in God’s redemptive story that will culminate in the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2).

• Leadership transitions are inevitable; how they occur reveals a nation’s heart. Here, the people respond swiftly, but the result soon unravels, illustrating how quickly revival can fade when not guarded (Judges 2:7, 10).

• The phrase hints at grief over Josiah’s death (2 Chronicles 35:24-25) while signaling a new era—one that will move rapidly toward exile as prophesied (2 Kings 23:26-27).

2 Chronicles 36:1 captures a decisive moment: ordinary Israelites install Jehoahaz, Josiah’s son, on the throne of Jerusalem. Their action shows a yearning to preserve Josiah’s legacy, affirms the Davidic line, and demonstrates that God works through His people’s choices. Yet the verse also foreshadows the fragility of human leadership apart from wholehearted obedience. The stage is set for rapid decline, reminding us that while people may crown a king, only steadfast faithfulness keeps a nation secure before the Lord.