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2 Kings 8:26

2 Kings 8:26
Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he went with Joram the son of Ahab,.... His mother's brother, and so his uncle:

to the war against Hazael king of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Such names as Athaliah, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, indicate that the Baal-worshipping kings of Israel did not openly renounce…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign - In Ch2 22:2, it is said, forty and two years old was…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 8:25-29

As among common persons there are some that we call little men, who make no figure, are little regarded, as less valued,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Two and twenty years oldwas Ahaziah In 2Ch 22:2 his age is given as forty-two. This cannot be correct, but is due to a…

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