Jehoahaz
one of the idolatrous Kings of Israel, who succeeded his father, Jehu, in the sovereignty, 857 в. c. iniquitous courses led to his defeat and humiliation ; his country being invaded by the armies of Syria. After a wicked reign of 17 years he died, 840 B. C.
B. C. Also the name of a King of Judah, called the younger, a son of Josiah, who , obtaining a party, usurped the throne to the exclusion of his elder brother; his short reign of a few months, however, was brought to a close by his committal as a close prisoner to Egypt oner to Egypt.
JELLICOE names given in the Old Testament to the