He reigned twenty-five years: Jehoshaphat’s reign was approximately 870–848 B.C.

Azubah the daughter of Shilhi: The name Shilhi is not known elsewhere in the Old Testament, except in the parallel passage of 2 Chr 20.31. Most interpreters think that Shilhi was the father of Azubah. But a different interpretation is also possible. When the names of other kings’ mothers are given, the place of her origin is sometimes mentioned (see, for example, “Naamah the Ammonitess” in 14.21 and “Zebidah … of Rumah” in 2 Kgs 23.36). Shilhi may be read as “the Shilhite,” meaning that Azubah was from the town of Shilhim (Josh 15.32). However, few versions follow this interpretation.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .