The reign of Pekahiah
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place. (2KI 15:22) In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of ..., spanning 2 years associated with Pekahiah.
Description
And Menahem slept with his fathers, and Pekahiah his son became king in his place. (2KI 15:22) In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years. (2KI 15:23)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Pekahiah
- Start
- ~783 BC(3221 AH)
- End
- ~781 BC(3223 AH)
- Duration
- 2 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 15:23
- End Reference
- 2KI 15:23
Notes
START:*HYPOTHESIS: Judah counted regnal years starting the year AFTER a king took the throne (accession year) resulting in a 1-year undercount. See dataset notes for more information. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p76] END:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p76]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Pekahiah occur in Bible history?
The reign of Pekahiah occurred approximately ~783 BC to ~781 BC. This is 3221–3223 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 2 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.