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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat - This date agrees exactly with the statements that Jehoshaphat began to reign in the fourth year of A…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
THE REIGN OF JEHORAM OF ISRAEL, AND HIS EXPEDITION AGAINST MOAB, IN WHICH JEHOSHAPHAT OF JUDAH TAKES PART.
Began to …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in
Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 3:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Jehoram took warning from God's judgment and put away the image of Baal, yet he maintained the worship of the calves. Those do not truly repent or …