17And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
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And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years. …
In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.
In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, and reigned forty and one years.
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 15-22)Here are three kings brought to their graves in these few verses:—1. Joash king of Israel, 2 Kgs. 14:15 , 16 . We attended his funeral once before, 2 Kgs. 13:12 , 13 . But, because the historian had occasion to give a further account of his life and actions, he again mentions his death and burial. 2. Amaziah king of Judah. Fifteen years he survived his conqueror the king of Israel, 2 Kgs. 14:17. A…
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