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- 1 Kings
- Chapter 15
- Verse 2
1 Kings 15:2
“Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him,.... Having such bad examples as both parents…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Three years - More strictly, not much more than two years (compare 1Ki 15:1, 1Ki 15:9). Any part of a year may, however,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 15:1-8
We have here a short account of the short reign of Abijam the son of Rehoboam king of Judah. He makes a better figure, 2…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Three years reigned he If he began his reign in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam, and was succeeded by Asa (1Ki 15:9) in…
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