John Gill Commentary 2 Kings 14:23

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 14:23

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

2 Kings 14:23

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"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." — 2 Kings 14:23 (ASV)

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 with him; for Amaziah reigned twenty nine years:

[and reigned] forty and one years ;
Josephus says F9 forty, giving only the round number.


FOOTNOTES:

  • F9: Ut supra, (Antiqu. l. 9.) c. 10. sect. 1.