2Ki 14:21-22 | TNotes | STEP | 14:21 The fifty-two year reign of Uzziah ended in 740 BC ; he was sixteen years old when he became co-regent with his father in 792 BC . Apparently both Jehoash and Amaziah made their sons co-regents before going to war, in order to assure a smooth succession of government.

c2 Chr 8:17►

‏ 2 Kings 14:21-22

14:21 ^a The fifty-two year reign of Uzziah ended in 740 BC; he was sixteen years old when he became co-regent with his father in 792 BC. Apparently both Jehoash and Amaziah made their sons co-regents before going to war, in order to assure a smooth succession of government.
14:22 ^b Elath, built by Solomon (2 Chr 8:17 ^c) on the Gulf of Aqaba, provided an important commercial gateway to the Red Sea.