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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-one years.

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God's Prophets in Dark Times

Commentators highlight that during this dark and degenerate age for Israel, God raised up major prophets like Jonah, Amos, and Hosea. This serves as a powerful reminder that God does not abandon His people, even under corrupt leadership, but sends faithful ministers as a sign of His enduring grace.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 14:23

18th Century

Theologian

Jeroboam - This is the only instance in the history of either kingdom of a recurring royal name. We can hardly doubt that Jeroboam II was na…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 14:23

19th Century

Bishop

THE REIGN OF JEROBOAM II. IN SAMARIA
(2 Kings 14:23–29).

Reigned forty-one years. —Accord…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 14:23

17th Century

Pastor

In the fifteenth year of Amaziah, the son of Joash king
of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Isra…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 14:23–29

17th Century

Minister

God raised up the prophet Jonah, and by him declared the purposes of His favor to Israel. It is a sign that God has not cast off His people if He c…