This verse follows the common formula that is used to summarize the reign of a ruler of Israel or Judah by stating the age of Jehoahaz when he took over (twenty-three years old), the length of his reign (three months), and his capital (Jerusalem). However, it does not mention his mother’s name. See the comments on 2 Chr 12.13. The name rendered Jehoahaz is actually the shorter form “Joahaz” in Hebrew. This is also the case in verse 4.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .