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The Meaning of "Two Years"
Commentators Albert Barnes and John Gill clarify that Elah's reign of "two years" was not two full years. Instead, it spanned parts of two separate years, beginning in the 26th year of King Asa and ending in the 27th. This detail helps in accurately understanding biblical timelines and how reigns were recorded.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 16:8
18th Century
Theologian
Two years—that is, more than one year, or, at any rate, some portion of two distinct years (compare 1 Kings 16:10).
John Gill
On 1 Kings 16:8
17th Century
Pastor
In the twenty sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 16:1–14
17th Century
Minister
This chapter relates entirely to the kingdom of Israel and the revolutions of that kingdom. God still calls Israel His people, though wretchedly co…