2Ki 8:25-26 | TNotes | STEP | 8:25 twelfth year of the reign of Joram: The year of Ahaziah’s accession to the throne of Judah (841 BC ) was pivotal in ancient Near Eastern history. Before the year was out, both Joram and Ahaziah lay dead, Hazael was confirmed as king of Damascus, and Shalmaneser III of Assyria dominated the region.

‏ 2 Kings 8:25-26

8:25 ^a twelfth year of the reign of Joram: The year of Ahaziah’s accession to the throne of Judah (841 BC) was pivotal in ancient Near Eastern history. Before the year was out, both Joram and Ahaziah lay dead, Hazael was confirmed as king of Damascus, and Shalmaneser III of Assyria dominated the region.