Bible Strands
2 Kings 14:1
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records a regnal synchronization at the moment royal power transitions in both the northern and southern kingdoms. The text places Amaziah’s accession in Judah precisely against the second year of Jehoash’s reign over Israel.
The words — בֶּן־ (ben-) denotes “son of,” establishing dynastic succession, while מָלַ֛ךְ (ma.Lakh) means “he became king,” marking the formal commencement of royal rule.
The thread — This accession formula runs parallel in 2 Chronicles 25:1, which confirms Amaziah’s age and reign length, while 2 Kings 13:10 and 14:15 frame the chronological and political relationship between the two royal houses.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to track the synchronized timelines of Judah and Israel to understand the political landscape preceding their later conflict. It establishes a historical anchor for the narrative rather than offering theological commentary.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.
Cross-references
- 2 Kings 13:10 In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years.
- 2 Chronicles 25:1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.
- 2 Kings 14:15 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with his accomplishments, his might, and how he waged war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel?
- 1 Chronicles 3:12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,