In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.
In the thirty-eighth year that Azariah was king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria and ruled for six months.
This verse records that Zechariah, son of King Jeroboam, had a very brief reign of only six months as king of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
During the divided kingdom period after Solomon's reign, Israel and Judah had separate rulers, with 2 Kings providing a historical record of their successions and downfalls. Azariah, also known as Uzziah, was a long-reigning king of Judah who experienced both prosperity and eventual judgment, while Zachariah, son of Jeroboam II, ascended to the throne of Israel in the 38th year of Azariah's rule but only reigned for six months amid ongoing political turmoil. This brief reign reflects the instability in Israel due to persistent idolatry and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings about divine judgment.
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