2 Kings 14:23
2 Kings 14:23 in Multiple Translations
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years.
¶ 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.
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.
In the fifteenth year of the rule of Amaziah, son of Joash, king of Judah, Jeroboam, the son of Joash, king of Israel, became king in Samaria, ruling for forty-one years.
Jeroboam, son of Jehoash, became king of Israel in the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah, son of Joash, king of Judah. He reigned in Samaria for forty-one years.
In the fifteenth yeere of Amaziah the sonne of Ioash King of Iudah, was Ieroboam the sonne of Ioash made King ouer Israel in Samaria, and reigned one and fourtie yeere.
In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, reigned hath Jeroboam son of Joash king of Israel in Samaria — forty and one years,
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 for forty-one years.
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.
In the fifteenth year of Amasias son of Joas king of Juda, reigned Jeroboam the son of Joas king of Israel in Samaria, one and forty years:
When Amaziah had been ruling Judah for almost 15 years, Jeroboam #2 became the king of Israel. He ruled in Samaria city for 41 years.
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2 Kings 14:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בִּ/שְׁנַת֙
חֲמֵשׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
שָׁנָ֔ה
לַ/אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ
בֶן
יוֹאָ֖שׁ
מֶ֣לֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֑ה
מָ֠לַךְ
יָרָבְעָ֨ם
בֶּן
יוֹאָ֤שׁ
מֶֽלֶךְ
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
בְּ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וְ/אַחַ֖ת
שָׁנָֽה
בִּ/שְׁנַת֙
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
חֲמֵשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
לַ/אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ
ʼĂmatsyâh
H558
Amaziah
Prep | N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יוֹאָ֖שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
Joash
N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
מָ֠לַךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יָרָבְעָ֨ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
Jeroboam
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
יוֹאָ֤שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
Joash
N-proper
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
בְּ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
Prep | N-proper
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וְ/אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 14:23
בִּ/שְׁנַת֙
shâneh
H8141
"year"
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.
חֲמֵשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
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.
לַ/אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ
ʼĂmatsyâh
H558
"Amaziah"
Prep | N-proper
Amaziah was a common name in Israel, meaning Jehovah is mighty. It was given to a king of Judah, a priest, a Levite singer, and a Simeonite. These men lived during different times.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Amo.7.10 § Amaziah = "Jehovah is mighty" 1) a king of Judah, son Joash, father of Azariah 2) a priest of Bethel under Jeroboam II 3) father of Joshah, of the tribe of Simeon 4) a Levite tabernacle singer in David's day
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Amaziah. See also: 2 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 25:5; Amos 7:14.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יוֹאָ֖שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
"Joash"
N-proper
Joash means given by the Lord, the name of several Israelites, including a king of Judah and a king of Israel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Shemaah (H8094); brother of: Ahiezer (H0295H) § Joash = "given by the Lord" 1) son of king Ahaziah and the 8th king of Judah 2) son of king Jehoahaz and the 12th king of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) father of Gideon 4) a son of king Ahab 5) a descendant of Shelah the son of Judah; either the son of Shelah or the son of Jokim 6) son of Shemaah of Gibeah who resorted to David at Ziklag
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Joash. See also: Judges 6:11; 2 Kings 14:3; Amos 1:1.
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.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
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.
מָ֠לַךְ
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.
יָרָבְעָ֨ם
Yârobʻâm
H3379
"Jeroboam"
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.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יוֹאָ֤שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
"Joash"
N-proper
Joash means given by the Lord, the name of several Israelites, including a king of Judah and a king of Israel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Shemaah (H8094); brother of: Ahiezer (H0295H) § Joash = "given by the Lord" 1) son of king Ahaziah and the 8th king of Judah 2) son of king Jehoahaz and the 12th king of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) father of Gideon 4) a son of king Ahab 5) a descendant of Shelah the son of Judah; either the son of Shelah or the son of Jokim 6) son of Shemaah of Gibeah who resorted to David at Ziklag
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Joash. See also: Judges 6:11; 2 Kings 14:3; Amos 1:1.
מֶֽלֶךְ
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.
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
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.
בְּ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
Prep | N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וְ/אַחַ֖ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
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.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 14:23
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- 2 Kings 14:23 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:23
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:23
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 14:23
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
- Sermons on 2 Kings 14:23
Context — Jeroboam II Reigns in Israel
21Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
22Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.
23In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years.
24And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit. 25This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosea 1:1 | This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel. |
| 2 | Amos 7:9–11 | The high places of Isaac will be deserted, and the sanctuaries of Israel will be laid waste; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with My sword.” Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent word to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words, for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’” |
| 3 | Amos 1:1 | These are the words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 14:27 | and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. |
2 Kings 14:23 Summary
This verse, 2 Kings 14:23, tells us about the beginning of Jeroboam son of Jehoash's 41-year reign as king of Israel, which is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as 2 Kings 14:24-25. It also mentions that this occurred during the 15th year of Amaziah son of Joash's reign as king of Judah, as seen in 2 Kings 14:1-22. This verse helps us understand that God is in control of human history and that leaders rise and fall according to His will, as noted in Psalm 75:6-7. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's will, as seen in the contrast between the reigns of Jeroboam son of Jehoash and Amaziah son of Joash, and as referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and Proverbs 21:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jeroboam son of Jehoash and what was his significance in the Bible?
Jeroboam son of Jehoash was a king of Israel who reigned for 41 years, as mentioned in 2 Kings 14:23, and his reign is also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as 2 Kings 14:24-25, where it is noted that he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but also restored the boundary of Israel according to the word of the LORD spoken through Jonah, as seen in 2 Kings 14:25 and Jonah 1:1
What was the relationship between the kingdoms of Judah and Israel during this time period?
During the time of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, the kingdoms of Judah and Israel coexisted, with Amaziah son of Joash ruling over Judah, as mentioned in 2 Kings 14:23, and Jeroboam son of Jehoash ruling over Israel, as seen in 2 Kings 14:23-25, and the two kingdoms had a complex and often tumultuous relationship, as noted in other parts of the Bible, such as 2 Kings 13:12 and 2 Chronicles 25:5-6
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
This verse, 2 Kings 14:23, is part of the larger narrative of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, which is a significant theme throughout the Old Testament, as seen in 1 Kings 12:1-33, where the division of the kingdoms is first mentioned, and is also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as 2 Chronicles 10:1-19 and Ezekiel 37:15-28
What can we learn from the fact that Jeroboam son of Jehoash reigned for 41 years?
The fact that Jeroboam son of Jehoash reigned for 41 years, as mentioned in 2 Kings 14:23, suggests that he was a significant and influential leader, and his long reign may have been a result of God's providence, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Psalm 75:6-7, where it is noted that God is the one who appoints leaders and determines their tenure
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the character of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does the coexistence of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel during this time period reflect the larger theme of God's sovereignty over human history?
- What can we learn from the fact that Jeroboam son of Jehoash is mentioned in the same verse as Amaziah son of Joash, and how does this relate to the concept of leadership and accountability?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the prophetic ministry of Jonah, as mentioned in 2 Kings 14:25 and Jonah 1:1
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's will, as seen in the contrast between the reigns of Jeroboam son of Jehoash and Amaziah son of Joash?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 14:23
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,.... So that he reigned fourteen or fifteen years contemporary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:23
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. Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
2 Kings 14:23 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.Ver. 23. And reigned forty and one years.] This Jeroboam II was a long lived and a victorious prince: so was our Edward III.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
THE REIGN OF II. IN SAMARIA (2 Kings 14:23-29). (23) Reigned forty and one years.—According to the statement of this verse, Jeroboam reigned fourteen years concurrently with Amaziah, who reigned altogether twenty-nine years (2 Kings 14:2); and thirty-seven years concurrently with Azariah (2 Kings 15:8), so that he reigned altogether not forty-one but fifty-one years. (The discrepancy originated in a confusion of the Hebrew letters ðà, fifty-one, with îà, forty-one.)
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 14:23
23–29. Accession of Jeroboam II. king of Israel. His conquests and death (Not in Chronicles) 23. In the fifteenth year of Amaziah] Cf. verses 1 and 17. Amaziah reigned 29 years, and he lived 15 years after the death of Jehoash king of Israel. Therefore the numbers are in sufficiently close agreement, though we cannot be certain of the position which Amaziah occupied after his defeat by Jehoash at the battle of Beth-shemesh.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 14:23
Jeroboam - This is the only instance, in the history of either kingdom, of a recurrent royal appellation.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 14:23
REIGN OF , THE SON OF JOASH, 2 Kings 14:23-29. 23. Forty and one years — This is probably an error, and should be fifty-two years. See note on 2 Kings 15:8.
Sermons on 2 Kings 14:23
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Christ and His Harlot Church by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Hosea and the theme of Christ and His Harlot Church. He calls out to backsliders and those who have grown cold towards the Lord, |
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Love - the Basis of All God's Dealings With Man by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that the foundation of our love for God is rooted in His unchanging love for us, as stated in 1 John 4:19. He explains that God's intention for humanity was t |
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God's Unchanging Love by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that the foundation of Christian faith is rooted in God's unchanging love for humanity, as demonstrated throughout the history of Israel and illustrated throu |
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(Through the Bible) Amos & Obadiah by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the book of Amos, highlighting the historical context of the prophet's message to Israel, the significance of Amos being the first to write down a prophetic |