1 Kings 15:9
1 Kings 15:9 in Multiple Translations
In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah,
¶ And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Asa to reign over Judah.
In the twentieth year that Jeroboam was king of Israel, Asa became king over Judah.
Asa became king of Judah in the twentieth year of the reign of Jeroboam, king of Israel.
And in the twentie yeere of Ieroboam King of Israel reigned Asa ouer Iudah.
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned hath Asa over Judah,
In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa began to reign over Judah.
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.
So in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, reigned Asa king of Juda,
After Jeroboam had been the king of Israel for almost 20 years, Asa started to rule Judah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 15:9
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1 Kings 15:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֣ת
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
לְ/יָרָבְעָ֖ם
מֶ֣לֶךְ
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
מָלַ֥ךְ
אָסָ֖א
מֶ֥לֶךְ
יְהוּדָֽה
וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | Prep | N-fs
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
לְ/יָרָבְעָ֖ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
Jeroboam
Prep | N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מָלַ֥ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אָסָ֖א
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
Asa
N-proper
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 15:9
וּ/בִ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
לְ/יָרָבְעָ֖ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
"Jeroboam"
Prep | N-proper
Jeroboam means the people will contend, the name of two Israelite kings. The first Jeroboam was the king of the northern kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death, mentioned in 2 Kings 13:13.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.13; son of: Joash (H3101J); father of: Zechariah (H2148P) § Jeroboam = "the people will contend" 1) the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split at the death of Solomon and the 10 tribes split off from Judah and Benjamin and the kingdom under Solomon's son Rehoboam; idolatry was introduced at the beginning of his reign 2) the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son of Joash, and 4th in the dynasty of Jehu; during his reign the Syrian invaders were repelled and the kingdom restored to its former borders but the idolatry of the kingdom was maintained
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: Jeroboam. See also: 1 Kings 11:26; 1 Kings 22:53; Amos 7:11.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מָלַ֥ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
אָסָ֖א
ʼÂçâʼ
H609
"Asa"
N-proper
Asa was a king of Judah, son of Abijam, who ruled wisely and brought peace to the land, as recorded in 1 Kings 15:11-15 and 2 Chronicles 14-16.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.16; son of: Elkanah (H0511K); father of: Berechiah (H1296I) § Asa = "healer: injurious (?)" 1) king of Judah, son of Abijam, father of Jehoshaphat 2) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Asa. See also: 1 Kings 15:8; 2 Chronicles 13:23; Jeremiah 41:9.
מֶ֥לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 15:9
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Context — Asa Reigns in Judah
7As for the rest of the acts of Abijam, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And there was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.
8And Abijam rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David, and his son Asa reigned in his place.
9In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah,
10and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 11And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.1 Kings 15:9 Summary
[This verse tells us that Asa became the king of Judah during the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign over Israel, which shows us that God is in control of all things, including the rise and fall of leaders, as seen in Daniel 2:21. Asa's reign is a new chapter in the story of Judah, and it will be marked by his faithfulness to God, as seen in 1 Kings 15:11. By looking at this verse, we can learn about God's plan for His people and how He works through leaders to accomplish His will, as demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 14:1. We can also see how God's promises to David are fulfilled in the reign of Asa, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign in relation to Asa's accession to the throne?
The twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign marks a significant turning point, as it coincides with the beginning of Asa's reign, highlighting God's sovereignty in the affairs of nations, as seen in 1 Kings 15:9 and also in Daniel 2:21.
How does Asa's reign relate to the overall narrative of the Kings of Israel and Judah?
Asa's reign is a part of the larger narrative of the Kings of Israel and Judah, which is recorded in the Books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, and is also referenced in the Book of 1 Chronicles, providing a comprehensive understanding of God's plan for His people, as seen in 1 Kings 15:9 and 2 Chronicles 14:1.
What can we learn from the transition of power from Abijam to Asa in the kingdom of Judah?
The transition of power from Abijam to Asa teaches us about God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in 1 Kings 15:8-9, and also highlights the importance of leadership and the impact it has on the nation, as demonstrated in Proverbs 29:2.
How does Asa's accession to the throne reflect God's promise to David?
Asa's accession to the throne reflects God's promise to David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God promises to establish David's throne forever, and is also echoed in Psalm 89:3-4, which reaffirms God's covenant with David.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's timing and sovereignty in the lives of leaders?
- How does the transition of power from one leader to another impact the nation, and what can we learn from this?
- What can we infer about Asa's character and leadership based on the fact that he became king in the twentieth year of Jeroboam's reign?
- In what ways can we apply the lessons from this verse to our own lives, particularly in terms of leadership and faithfulness to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 15:9
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah. How this is to be accounted for [See comments on 1 Kings 15:2].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 15:9
And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah. In the twentieth year of Jeroboam ... reigned Asa over Judah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:9
In or towards the end of the year. See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 15:9
1 Kings 15:9 And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned Asa over Judah.Ver. 9. And in the twentieth year.] See on 1 Kings 14:31.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 15:9
9–15. Asa king of Judah. His reforms (2 Chronicles 14:1-5; 2 Chronicles 15:16-19) 9. In the twentieth year] The LXX. in accordance with the addition in the previous verse says the ‘twenty-fourth.’ reigned Asa] R.V. began Asa to reign. See on 1 Kings 15:1 of this chapter.