The reign of Asa
And Abijam slept with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son became king in his place. (1KI 15:8) He reigned forty-one years i..., spanning 41 years associated with Asa.
Description
And Abijam slept with his fathers and they buried him in the city of David; and Asa his son became king in his place. (1KI 15:8) He reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom. (1KI 15:10)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Asa
- Start
- ~952 BC(3052 AH)
- End
- ~911 BC(3093 AH)
- Duration
- 41 years
- Start Reference
- 1KI 15:9
- End Reference
- 1KI 15:10
Notes
START:Additional Scriptural reference: 2CH 16:13 HYPOTHESIS: This is the "twentieth year of King Jeroboam" when accounting for the Israel-Judah calendar offset. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p69] END:So Asa slept with his fathers, having died in the FORTY-FIRST YEAR of his reign. (2CH 16:13) [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p70]
Historical Dating
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David's Reign and the Davidic Covenant
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Solomon's Reign and Temple Construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Asa occur in Bible history?
The reign of Asa occurred approximately ~952 BC to ~911 BC. This is 3052–3093 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 41 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.