The reign of Zechariah
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months. (2KI 15:8) Zechariah reig..., spanning 1 years associated with Zechariah.
Description
In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah king of Judah, Zechariah the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in Samaria for six months. (2KI 15:8) Zechariah reigned in Israel for 6 months: 772 BCE
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Zechariah
- Start
- ~795 BC(3209 AH)
- End
- ~794 BC(3210 AH)
- Duration
- 1 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 15:8
- End Reference
- 2KI 15:8
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 p75] END:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p75]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Zechariah occur in Bible history?
The reign of Zechariah occurred approximately ~795 BC to ~794 BC. This is 3209–3210 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 1 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.