In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel did Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah begin to reign.
In the twelfth year that Joram (son of Ahab) was king of Israel, Ahaziah (son of Jehoram) became king of Judah.
This verse records when Ahaziah became king of Judah, timing it with the reign of Israel's king Joram.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the divided kingdom after Solomon's reign, Israel and Judah were separate nations with their own kings, often entangled in political conflicts and spiritual unfaithfulness. This verse provides a chronological marker, noting that Ahaziah began his rule over Judah in the twelfth year of Joram's kingship in Israel, highlighting the interconnected timelines of these rival kingdoms. Such details in the biblical narrative help trace God's ongoing plan amid human leadership and national divisions.
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