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A Chronological Puzzle
Commentators note that this verse presents a complex chronological puzzle. To reconcile the timeline with other passages, some scholars propose that Jehoram of Judah began a co-regency with his father, Jehoshaphat. Others suggest the text may contain a scribal error. This highlights the historical complexities within the biblical text.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 8:16–19
18th Century
Theologian
This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.
The opening words of [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 8:16–24
19th Century
Bishop
The reign of Jehoram, king of Judah. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 21)
John Gill
On 2 Kings 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
And in the fifth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel ,
&c.] Who began his reign in the eighteenth year of J…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…