Joash, crowned king at age seven
A King at Seven Years Old
Joash holds a unique place in the Bible as the youngest king ever to be crowned. According to 2 Kings 11:21, he was only seven years old when he began to reign.
Who was the youngest person ever crowned king in the Bible?
👉 Joash, at seven years old.
Hidden for six years
His story begins in a time of great danger and political chaos. After the death of the previous king, a violent ruler named Athaliah tried to destroy the entire royal family to secure her power. But Joash, still just a baby, was secretly rescued and hidden in the temple for six years.
Then, at just seven years old, the priest Jehoiada organised a plan. Joash was brought out, crowned king in public, and the people celebrated as the rightful king was restored to the throne. Joash’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership, purpose, and calling are not limited by age. You can read the full story in 2 Kings chapters 11 and 12.