In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba.
In the seventh year of King Jehu's rule, Jehoash became king and ruled for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Zibiah, and she was from Beersheba.
This verse introduces King Jehoash, who began his long forty-year reign over Judah when he was just seven years old.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the book of 2 Kings, which records the histories of the kings of Israel and Judah during the divided kingdom period after Solomon's reign. It introduces Jehoash as the king of Judah, noting that he began ruling in the seventh year of Jehu's reign over Israel, which highlights the interconnected timelines and political dynamics between the two nations. Additionally, mentioning his mother Zibiah from Beersheba underscores the importance of familial lineage and regional origins in the biblical portrayal of Judah's monarchy.
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