2 Kings 15:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 15:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 15:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria si..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 15:8 — KJV
“In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.”
— 2 Kings 15:8 (KJV)
2 Kings 15:8 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 15:8
“And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 15:8: thirty, eighth, year
“In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 15:8: thirty, year, king
“In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 15:8: year, azariah, king
“In the fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekahiah the son of Menahem began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned two years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 15:8: year, azariah, king
“In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned twenty years.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 15:8: year, azariah, king
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