And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
Amaziah, the son of Joash and king of Judah, lived for fifteen more years after Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz and king of Israel, died.
This verse records that King Amaziah of Judah outlived King Jehoash of Israel by fifteen years.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom period of ancient Israel, Amaziah was the king of Judah who succeeded his father Joash, while Jehoash ruled over Israel as the son of Jehoahaz. The two kings had engaged in a military conflict, with Jehoash defeating Amaziah, as described in the earlier verses of 2 Kings. This verse simply records the historical detail that Amaziah lived for fifteen more years after Jehoash's death, emphasizing the continuity of God's providence in the affairs of His people.
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