2Ki 14:15-16 | MHM | STEP | Reign of Jeroboam, King of Israel. This passage summarizes the deaths of three kings: Joash, king of Israel; Amaziah, king of Judah; and the transition to Azariah’s reign in Judah. It highlights how their lives ended and the consequences of their actions during their reigns. These accounts show the judgment of God on leaders who act with pride or fail in their responsibilities, as well as the continuation of God’s plans through new rulers. v. 15-16 : Joash, king of Israel, died and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. His death is mentioned here again because the historian had earlier given more details about his reign and actions (2 Kings 13:12-13 ). His reign ended, but the consequences of his life’s decisions remained (2 Kings 14:15-16 ).

‏ 2 Kings 14:15-16

Reign of Jeroboam, King of Israel.

This passage summarizes the deaths of three kings: Joash, king of Israel; Amaziah, king of Judah; and the transition to Azariah’s reign in Judah. It highlights how their lives ended and the consequences of their actions during their reigns. These accounts show the judgment of God on leaders who act with pride or fail in their responsibilities, as well as the continuation of God’s plans through new rulers.

v. 15-16: Joash, king of Israel, died and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. His death is mentioned here again because the historian had earlier given more details about his reign and actions (2 Kings 13:12-13 ^a). His reign ended, but the consequences of his life’s decisions remained (2 Kings 14:15-16 ^b).

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