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Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned the space of a month in Samaria.
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A Short Reign, Swift Justice
Commentators like John Gill see Shallum's incredibly short, one-month reign as a direct consequence of his actions. Having seized the throne through conspiracy and murder, his swift downfall is interpreted as a clear example of divine punishment for his wickedness.
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19th Century
Anglican
A full month. —Literally, as in the margin. Thenius says Shallum cannot have reigned a full month, as Zechariah 11:8 obvi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah
Presbyterian
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…
