In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash began to reign as king of Judah. The king of Israel named in this dating is also called Jehoash.
This accession belongs to a period of successive rulers in both kingdoms. It was a time marked by repeated changes between faithful rule and turning to idolatry. That turning to idolatry brought calamity upon Judah.
Amaziah was among the better kings of Judah. His reign began well but ended wickedly. The verse itself does not describe his actions.
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash began to reign as king of Judah. The king of Israel named in this dating is also called Jehoash.
This accession belongs to a period of successive rulers in both kingdoms. It was a time marked by repeated changes between faithful rule and turning to idolatry. That turning to idolatry brought calamity upon Judah.
Amaziah was among the better kings of Judah. His reign began well but ended wickedly. The verse itself does not describe his actions.