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In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, [and reigned] sixteen years.
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Commentators note a seeming contradiction in the timeline. Based on verse 1, Jehoash's reign should start in the 39th year of Judah's king, not the 37th. Scholars offer two main solutions: some ancient manuscripts read 'thirty-ninth,' resolving the issue, while others suggest Jehoash began a co-regency with his father for two years. This co-regency could be seen as God's answer to the prayer for a 'savior' for Israel.
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19th Century
Anglican
THE REIGN OF JOASH, OR JEHOASH. ELISHA FORETELLS HIS SUCCESSES AGAINST THE SYRIANS.
In the thirty-seventh year.
Baptist
And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead. In the thirty and seventh year of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah, began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over I…
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Presbyterian
Jehoash, the king, came to Elisha to receive his dying counsel and blessing. It can be of great benefit to our spiritual lives to visit the sickbed…
