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Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years.
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The Bible's Detailed History
Commentators like Barnes and Gill highlight the remarkable consistency of the Bible's internal timeline. They explain that the date given for King Jehoram's reign—the eighteenth year of King Jehoshaphat—perfectly aligns with previous records in 1 Kings. This detail reinforces the historical reliability and careful preservation of the biblical text.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat - This date agrees exactly with the statements that Jehoshaphat began to reign in the fourth year of A…
19th Century
Anglican
THE REIGN OF JEHORAM OF ISRAEL, AND HIS EXPEDITION AGAINST MOAB, IN WHICH JEHOSHAPHAT OF JUDAH TAKES PART.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel inSamaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king…
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