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He was twenty-three years old when he began to reign, but lasted only three months. Then he was deposed by the king of Egypt, who demanded an annual tribute from Judah of $230,000.

The king of Egypt now appointed Eliakim, the brother of Jehoahaz, as the new king of Judah. (Eliakim’s name was changed to Jehoiakim.) Jehoahaz was taken to Egypt as a prisoner.

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