his servants] Josiah’s souldiers and subjects.
dead] Deadly wounded; for he died at Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 35:24.
the people] 2 Chronicles 36:1. All of all sorts, with an unanimous consent. See the Notes on v. 36.
Jehoahaz] Called Johonan (1 Chronicles 3:15.) and Shallum, Jeremiah 22:11.
anointed] To settle him the more surely against Pharaoh-nechoh. See the Notes on v. 36.