In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zechariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the thirty-eighth year — This should rather be read as the 27th year of Azariah, according to the chronology in 2 Kings 14:23

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE REIGNS OF ZACHARIAH AND SHALLUM IN SAMARIA.

In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah. —This agrees with the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In the thirty eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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