2 Kings 13:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

(10-25) THE REIGN OF JOASH, OR JEHOASH.ELISHA FORETELLS HIS SUCCESSES AGAINST THE SYRIANS.

(10) In the thirty and seventh year. — This does not agree with 2 Kings 13:1. The Ald. LXX. reads,” thirty-ninth,” which is right.

Began... to reign, and reigned sixteen years. — The Hebrew is briefer, reigned sixteen years.

2 Kings 13:10

10 In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.