The reign of Jehu
Then Jehu rode in a chariot and went to Jezreel, for Joram was lying there. Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Joram. (2KI 9:16) And Jehu drew his bo..., spanning 27 years associated with Jehu.
Description
Then Jehu rode in a chariot and went to Jezreel, for Joram was lying there. Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Joram. (2KI 9:16) And Jehu drew his bow with his full strength and shot Joram between his arms; and the arrow went through his heart and he sank in his chariot. (2KI 9:24) Now the time which Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years. (2KI 10:36)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Jehu
- Start
- ~883 BC(3121 AH)
- End
- ~856 BC(3148 AH)
- Duration
- 27 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 9:13
- End Reference
- 2KI 10:36
Notes
START:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p72] END:*HYPOTHESIS: Israel's "all calendar years" approach means that Scipture records one year more than the "total duration" used in this dataset. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p73]
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Jehu occur in Bible history?
The reign of Jehu occurred approximately ~883 BC to ~856 BC. This is 3121–3148 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 27 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.