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A king at seven years old
Jehoash (Joash) became king of Judah when he was seven years old. 2 Kings 11:21
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
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Joash was hidden in the temple for six years from Queen Athaliah. In the seventh year the priest Jehoiada had him crowned. "Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign." 2 Kings 11:1–42 Kings 11:122 Kings 11:21
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2 Kings 11:21 WEB
21Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.
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Joash became king when he was only seven years old!