(possession). (1) Son and successor of Jehu on throne of Israel, B. C. 856-840 (2 Kings 13:1-9). Reign disastrous. (2) Son and successor of Josiah on throne of Judah. Reigned 3 months, B. C. 610. Called Shallum. Deposed and died in Egypt (Jer. 22:11-12). (3) Ahaziah, Azariah (2 Chron. 21:17; 22:1,6).