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2 Kings 8:17

2 Kings 8:17
Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Thirty and two years old was he when he began to reign,.... The second time, in the lifetime of his father:

and he…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Kings 8:16-19

The passage is parenthetic, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1Ki 22:50. 2Ki 8:16 The opening words are…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He reigned eight years in Jerusalem - Beginning with the fifth year of Joram, king of Israel. He reigned three years…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 8:16-24

We have here a brief account of the life and reign of Jehoram (or Joram), one of the worst of the kings of Judah, but…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

when hebegan to reign The narrative of the Chronicler (2Ch 21:2-4) tells how at the commencement of his reign Jehoram…

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