2 Kings 8:25 meaning and explanation

In the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah.

2 Kings 8:25, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse is a chronological notice dating the accession of Ahaziah king of Judah to the twelfth year of Joram king of Israel. The writer of Kings regularly synchronizes the two kingdoms this way, and the overlap of two kings named Joram can confuse readers.

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