In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.
In the second year of King Joash (son of Jehoahaz) ruling over Israel, Amaziah (son of Joash) became king of Judah.
This verse marks the beginning of King Amaziah's reign in Judah, which started during the second year of King Joash's rule in Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs around 796 BC during the period of the divided kingdom, when Israel (the northern kingdom) and Judah (the southern kingdom) were separate nations with their own kings. The writer is carefully documenting the chronology of both kingdoms' rulers to help readers understand the timeline of events. Confusingly, both kingdoms had kings named Joash at this time - Joash of Israel and Joash of Judah (Amaziah's father).
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