The reign of Jotham
And Azariah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Jotham his son became king in his place. (2KI 15:7) In the ..., spanning 15 years associated with Jotham.
Description
And Azariah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Jotham his son became king in his place. (2KI 15:7) In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king. (2KI 15:32) He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok. (2KI 15:33)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Jotham
- Start
- ~792 BC(3212 AH)
- End
- ~777 BC(3227 AH)
- Duration
- 15 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 15:32
- End Reference
- 2KI 15:33
Notes
Shulman, p125
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Jotham occur in Bible history?
The reign of Jotham occurred approximately ~792 BC to ~777 BC. This is 3212–3227 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 15 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.