SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 8:16

Section 8:16-24

Jehoram ruled the kingdom of Judah

8:16a In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel,

Joram the son of Ahab ruled Israel for five years.

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Ahab’s son Joram became the king of Israel. About five years passed.

8:16b Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah.

In the fifth year, Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram began to rule Judah.

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At that time Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram became king of Judah.

8:16-ab (reordered)

Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat began to rule Judah when Joram the son of Ahab had been ruling Israel for about five years.

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