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A Precise Historical Marker
This verse serves as a crucial historical marker, synchronizing the start of King Ahab's reign in Israel with the 38th year of King Asa's reign in Judah. Commentators focus on these chronological details, with some noting minor scholarly discussions about whether Ahab's reign was exactly 22 years or slightly less. This precision grounds the biblical narrative in real-world history.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 16:29
18th Century
Theologian
Twenty-two years - Rather, from a comparison between 1 Kings 15:10 and 1 Kings 22:51, it was not more than 21 years.…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 16:29
17th Century
Pastor
And in the thirty fifth year of Asa king of Judah began
Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 16:29–34
17th Century
Minister
Ahab did evil above all who reigned before him, and did it with a particular enmity both against Jehovah and Israel. He was not satisfied with brea…