John Gill Commentary 2 Kings 13:1

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 13:1

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 13:1

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] seventeen years." — 2 Kings 13:1 (ASV)

Ver. 1. In the twenty and third year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king
2 Kings 13:2

And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord
Committed idolatry:

and followed the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel
to sin ;
worshipping the golden calves:

he departed not therefrom ;
from the worship of them.