2 Kings 16:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the seventeenth year that Pekah, son of Remaliah, was ruling, Ahaz, son of Jotham, became king of Judah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the beginning of King Ahaz's reign over Judah, dating it by the reign of Israel's king at that time.

📚 Historical Context

In the Books of Kings, which chronicle the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, this verse marks the beginning of Ahaz's reign as king of Judah, noting it occurred in the seventeenth year of Pekah's rule over Israel. This period was marked by political turmoil, including threats from foreign powers like Assyria, which often influenced the alliances and decisions of Judah's leaders. The verse serves as a precise historical marker in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the interconnected fates of the two kingdoms.

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