The reign of Amaziah
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king. (2KI 14:1) He was twenty-five years old when he..., spanning 29 years associated with Amaziah.
Description
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king. (2KI 14:1) He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem. (2KI 14:2)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Amaziah
- Start
- ~838 BC(3166 AH)
- End
- ~809 BC(3195 AH)
- Duration
- 29 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 14:1
- End Reference
- 2CH 25:1
Notes
START:He was TWENTY-FIVE YEARS old when he became king... (2KI 14:2) Amaziah was TWENTY-FIVE YEARS old when he became king (2CH 25:1) [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p73] END:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p73]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Amaziah occur in Bible history?
The reign of Amaziah occurred approximately ~838 BC to ~809 BC. This is 3166–3195 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 29 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.