2 Kings 13:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the twenty-third year of King Joash's reign in Judah (Joash was the son of Ahaziah), Jehoahaz the son of Jehu became king of Israel in Samaria and ruled for seventeen years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the beginning of Jehoahaz's seventeen-year reign as king of Israel, which started during the twenty-third year of King Joash's rule in Judah.

📚 Historical Context

In the books of Kings, which record the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah after Solomon's reign, this verse details the succession of kings amid ongoing political and spiritual turmoil. Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, began ruling Israel from Samaria in the 23rd year of Joash's kingship over Judah, reflecting the parallel timelines and frequent conflicts between these two nations. This period highlights the northern kingdom's persistent idolatry and God's judgment through the rise and fall of leaders.

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