Translations
Modern
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.
Traditional
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.
Literal
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah became king.
Latin
In anno secundo Joas filii Joachaz regis Israël, regnavit Amasias filius Joas regis Juda.
Original
Hebrew
English
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.
Notes
Amaziah ruled for twenty-nine years from 796 to 767 BC and shared power with his son Uzziah starting in 792 BC.
Events
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoahaz: King of Israel, son of Jehu Joash: King of Judah, son of Ahaziah Joash: King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Amaziah Jehoahaz Joahaz Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite
Topics
Amaziah: King of Judah--History of Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel