Commentators note a chronological puzzle in this verse. While it states Azariah's reign began in Jeroboam's 27th year, other scriptures suggest it should be the 15th. Scholars propose solutions like a simple scribal error or, as many favor, an 11-12 year gap (interregnum) after his father's death before Azariah, as a minor, was officially made king. This shows that apparent biblical difficulties often have reasonable historical explanations.