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2 Kings 15:13

2 Kings 15:13
Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel,.... Shallum…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He reigned a full month - Menahem is supposed to have been one of Zachariah's generals. Hearing of the death of his…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 15:8-31

The best days of the kingdom of Israel were while the government was in Jehu's family. In his reign, and the next three…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Shallum king of Israel. He is slain, after a month, by Menahem (Not in Chronicles)

13. a full month R.V. the space of a…