2 Kings 14:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, and reigned forty and one years.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the fifteenth year of Amaziah (son of Joash), who was king of Judah, Jeroboam (son of Joash) became king of Israel in Samaria and ruled for forty-one years.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records when Jeroboam II became king of Israel and how long he ruled, marking an important transition in Israel's history.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is set in the divided kingdom period of ancient Israel, after the nation split into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah following Solomon's death. Jeroboam II, son of Joash, ascended to the throne of Israel in the 15th year of Amaziah's reign over Judah, reflecting the ongoing political tensions and separate royal lines between the two kingdoms. His 41-year rule was a time of relative military strength for Israel but also persistent idolatry and moral decline.

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