SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 18:1

Section 18:1-12

Hezekiah began his good rule over Judah

18:1a In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel,

In the third year ⌊of the reign/rule⌋ of King Hoshea, the son of Elah, over Israel,

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When Hoshea son of Elah had ruled Israel for about three years,

18:1b Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah.

Hezekiah, the son of Ahaz, began to rule ⌊over⌋ Judah.

-or-

Hezekiah son of Ahaz became the king of Judah.

18:1a-b (reordered)

Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah when Hoshea son of Elah had been king of Israel for three years.

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