2 Kings 18:1 meaning and explanation
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah.
2 Kings 18:1, Berean Standard Bible
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This opening verse anchors Hezekiah's reign in time by cross-referencing Hoshea, the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel. The narrator keeps two calendars running side by side, so readers can see how the fates of Israel and Judah interlock.
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