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A Chronological Puzzle
Scholars note a significant chronological puzzle in this verse. Based on previous timelines, there appears to be a gap of over 20 years between the death of Jeroboam II and the start of his son Zechariah's reign. Commentators like John Gill propose a long interregnum (a period without a king) caused by political strife, while others like Albert Barnes suggest a possible scribal error in the dates.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 15:8
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 2 Kings 15:8
19th Century
Bishop
THE REIGNS OF ZACHARIAH AND SHALLUM IN SAMARIA.
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah. —This agrees with the…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 15:8
17th Century
Pastor
In the thirty eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 15:8–31
17th Century
Minister
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…