Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. New Living Translation Jehoash son of Jehoahaz began to rule over Israel in the thirty-seventh year of King Joash’s reign in Judah. He reigned in Samaria sixteen years. English Standard Version In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. Berean Standard Bible In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. Berean Literal Bible In the thirtieth year and seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria sixteen years. King James Bible 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. New King James Version In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. New American Standard Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned for sixteen years. NASB 1995 In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. NASB 1977 In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz, became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. Legacy Standard Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned sixteen years. Amplified Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash (Joash) the son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. Berean Annotated Bible In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash (given by the Lord) over Judah (praised) Jehoash son of Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized) became king of Israel (he wrestles with God) in Samaria (watch mountain), and he reigned sixteen years. Christian Standard Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Judah’s King Joash, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Judah’s King Joash, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria and reigned 16 years. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Jehoash became king of Israel in the thirty-seventh year of Joash's rule in Judah, and he ruled 16 years from Samaria. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation In Joash's thirty-seventh year as king of Judah, Jehoahaz's son Jehoash began to rule Israel in Samaria. He ruled for 16 years. Good News Translation In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of King Joash of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel, and he ruled in Samaria for sixteen years. International Standard Version During the thirty-seventh year of the reign of king Joash of Judah, Jehoahaz's son Jehoash began a sixteen year reign as king over Israel in Samaria. NET Bible In the thirty-seventh year of King Joash's reign over Judah, Jehoahaz's son Jehoash became king over Israel. He reigned in Samaria for sixteen years. New Heart English Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria for sixteen years. Webster's Bible Translation In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. World English Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria for sixteen years. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz has reigned over Israel in Samaria, sixteen years, Berean Literal Bible In the thirtieth year and seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king over Israel in Samaria sixteen years. Young's Literal Translation In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah reigned hath Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, in Samaria -- sixteen years, Smith's Literal Translation And in the thirtieth year and seventh year to Joash king of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz will reign over Israel in Shomeron sixteen years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the seven and thirtieth year of Joas king of Juda, Joas the son of Joachaz reigned over Israel in Samaria sixteen years. Catholic Public Domain Version In the thirty-seventh year of Jehoash, the king of Judah, Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, reigned over Israel, in Samaria, for sixteen years. New American Bible In the thirty-seventh year of Joash, king of Judah, Joash, son of Jehoahaz, became king over Israel in Samaria sixteen years. New Revised Standard Version In the thirty-seventh year of King Joash of Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria; he reigned sixteen years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Biblefin the thirty-seventh year of Joash king of Judah, Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria and he reigned thirteen years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the year thirty seventh year of Yoash King of Yehuda, Yehoash, son of Yahuakhaz, son of Yahu was made king over Israel in Samaria for thirteen years. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the thirty-seventh year of Joas king of Juda, Joas the son of Joachaz began to reign over Israel in Samaria sixteen years. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehoash Reigns in Israel10In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. 11And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit, but he walked in them.… Cross References In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, 2 Kings 12:1 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. 2 Chronicles 24:1 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. 2 Kings 11:21 Joash was seven years old when he became king. Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel 2 Kings 14:1 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. 2 Chronicles 25:1 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 2 Kings 14:8-14 Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. / But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. / You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” … in Samaria, 1 Kings 16:24 He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill. 2 Kings 15:8 In the thirty-eighth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Zechariah son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria six months. 2 Kings 17:5-6 Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. and he reigned sixteen years. 2 Kings 14:15-16 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with his accomplishments, his might, and how he waged war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? / And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place. 2 Chronicles 25:25 Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel. 2 Kings 14:23 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Amaziah son of Joash over Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria forty-one years. 2 Kings 10:35-36 And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place. / So the duration of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years. 2 Kings 3:1-3 In the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Jehoram son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twelve years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as his father and mother had done. He removed the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made. / Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them. 2 Kings 8:16-18 In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Kings 9:29 (In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.) Treasury of Scripture 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. began Jehoash. Jump to Previous Israel Jehoahaz Jeho'ahaz Jehoash Jeho'ash Joash Jo'ash Judah Reign Reigned Rule Ruling Samaria Sama'ria Seventh Sixteen Thirty Thirty-SeventhJump to Next Israel Jehoahaz Jeho'ahaz Jehoash Jeho'ash Joash Jo'ash Judah Reign Reigned Rule Ruling Samaria Sama'ria Seventh Sixteen Thirty Thirty-Seventh2 Kings 13 1. Jehoahaz's wicked reign3. Jehoahaz, oppressed by Hazael, is relieved by prayer 8. Joash succeeds him 10. His wicked reign 12. Jeroboam succeeds him 14. Elisha dying, prophesies to Joash three victories over the Syrians 20. The Moabites invading the land, Elisha's bones raise a dead man. 22. Joash gets three victories over Ben-hadad In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah This phrase sets the historical context, indicating the timeline within the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah. Joash, also known as Jehoash, was a king of Judah who reigned from approximately 835 to 796 BC. His reign is noted for the restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem. The synchronization of reigns between the kings of Judah and Israel helps establish a chronological framework for the events described in the books of Kings. Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria and he reigned sixteen years Persons / Places / Events 1. Joash (King of Judah)The king of Judah during whose reign Jehoash became king of Israel. His reign provides a chronological marker for Jehoash's ascension. 2. Jehoash (King of Israel) Also known as Joash, he was the son of Jehoahaz and became king of Israel. His reign lasted sixteen years in Samaria. 3. Jehoahaz The father of Jehoash, who was the previous king of Israel. His reign was marked by struggles against the Arameans. 4. Samaria The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, where Jehoash reigned. It was a central location for the political and religious life of Israel. 5. Israel and Judah The divided kingdoms of the Hebrew people, with Israel in the north and Judah in the south. This division is crucial for understanding the political and spiritual dynamics of the time. Teaching Points Understanding Leadership in ContextJehoash's reign must be understood within the broader context of Israel's spiritual and political struggles. Leaders today can learn from the importance of context in governance and decision-making. The Consequences of Spiritual Decline The spiritual state of Israel during Jehoash's reign was one of decline, as seen in the idolatry and disobedience to God. This serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God. God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Failure Despite the failures of Israel's kings, God's sovereign plan continued. This reminds believers that God's purposes prevail even when human leaders fall short. The Importance of Historical Context in Scripture Understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events enriches our comprehension of Scripture. This encourages deeper study and reflection on the Bible's historical accounts. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 13:10?2. How did Jehoash's reign compare to God's standards in 2 Kings 13:10? 3. What lessons can we learn from Jehoash's actions in 2 Kings 13:10? 4. How does Jehoash's reign relate to Deuteronomy's teachings on kingship? 5. What consequences did Israel face due to Jehoash's leadership in 2 Kings 13:10? 6. How can we apply Jehoash's story to our leadership roles today? 7. What is the significance of Jehoash's reign in 2 Kings 13:10 for Israel's history? 8. How does 2 Kings 13:10 reflect the political climate of ancient Israel? 9. What theological themes are present in 2 Kings 13:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 13? 11. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? 12. Who was King Jehu in the Bible? 13. 2 Kings 13:25 - Are there any external historical or archaeological sources that verify Jehoash's repeated conquests against Ben-Hadad, or does the Bible alone provide this narrative? 14. 2 Kings 13:1-9 - Is there extrabiblical or archaeological evidence that confirms Jehoahaz's reign, or does the absence of such data cast doubt on the historicity of this passage? What Does 2 Kings 13:10 Mean In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah• This opening phrase anchors the reader in real history, showing God’s work inside specific dates and rulers. See the same historical pattern in 1 Kings 15:1 and 2 Kings 14:1, where reigns are synchronized so no one forgets that the kingdoms of Judah and Israel run on parallel tracks under the Lord’s supervision. • Joash of Judah (also called Jehoash in 2 Chron 24) had begun well under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest (2 Kings 12:2), reminding us that leadership quality affects national blessing (Proverbs 29:2). • By the time we reach Joash’s thirty-seventh year, he has drifted spiritually (2 Chron 24:17-22). The date marker therefore hints that while Judah’s king is faltering, God is still faithfully tracking every moment. Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria • Israel’s throne passes from Jehoahaz to his son Jehoash (often spelled “Joash” as well, 2 Kings 13:9), illustrating that dynastic succession continues even in a nation steeped in idolatry (1 Kings 12:28-30). God allows this new king, yet still holds him accountable (Daniel 2:21). • The location “in Samaria” reminds us that the capital city set up by Omri (1 Kings 16:24) remains the political center despite its reputation for Baal worship (1 Kings 16:32-33). God’s word refuses to ignore where disobedience is headquartered; He names the place and time so no one can shrug off responsibility (Amos 3:14). • Though Israel and Judah share a covenant heritage, their separate thrones underscore the tragic split that followed Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 12:16-20). This verse therefore calls readers to see the cost of division and the mercy of God, who still sends prophets like Elisha to northern Israel (2 Kings 13:14-19). and he reigned sixteen years • Sixteen years is a medium-length reign by northern-kingdom standards (compare Pekah’s twenty years in 2 Kings 15:27 and Zimri’s seven days in 1 Kings 16:15). The number underscores that God measures every day of a king’s life (Psalm 139:16). • During those sixteen years, Jehoash will experience limited victories through Elisha’s final prophecy (2 Kings 13:17-19) yet continue the sins of Jeroboam I (2 Kings 13:11). This blend of military success and spiritual failure shows that outward achievement never cancels inner rebellion (1 Samuel 15:22-23). • The fixed length also demonstrates God’s sovereignty: the Lord sets boundaries for kings just as He sets the sea’s limits (Job 38:8-11). Even rulers unaware of God’s purposes serve His timetable (Proverbs 21:1). summary 2 Kings 13:10 is more than a date stamp. It ties Judah’s faltering Joash to Israel’s new Jehoash, places both under God’s watchful eye, and records the exact span of Jehoash’s rule. The verse teaches that history unfolds on God’s calendar, that leadership choices carry spiritual weight, and that the Lord’s sovereignty frames every earthly throne. (10-25) THE REIGN OF JOASH, OR JEHOASH.ELISHA FORETELLS HIS SUCCESSES AGAINST THE SYRIANS.(10) In the thirty and seventh year.--This does not agree with 2Kings 13:1. The Ald. LXX. reads," thirty-ninth," which is right. Began . . . to reign, and reigned sixteen years.--The Hebrew is briefer, reigned sixteen years. Verses 10-25. - THE REIGN OF JOASH. The writer passes from the reign of Jehoahaz, Jehu's son, to that of Joash, Jehu's grandson, which he seems to have intended at first to dispatch in the short space of four verses (vers. 10-13). He afterwards, however, saw reason to add to his narrative, first, an account of an interview between Joash and Elisha, shortly Before the death of the latter (vers. 14-19); secondly, an account of a miracle wrought soon afterwards by means of Elisha's corpse (vers. 20, 21); and thirdly, a brief notice of Joash's Syrian war (vers. 22-25). Verse 10. - In the thirty and seventh year of Joash King of Judah. Three years before his death, since he reigned forty years (2 Kings 12:1). The two Joashes were thus contemporary monarchs for the space of three years. Began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign ever Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. The construction is the same as that of ver. 1, and is equally ungrammatical. Our translators again amend the faulty phrase by introducing the words "and reigned" The "sixteen years" of the reign of Joash are confirmed by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:8. § 6), but still present some difficulty (see the comment on 2 Kings 14:23).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the thirty-seventhשְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth year בִּשְׁנַ֨ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of the reign מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Joash לְיוֹאָ֖שׁ (lə·yō·w·’āš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash over Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Jehoash יְהוֹאָ֨שׁ (yə·hō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3060: Joash -- 'Yah is strong', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehoahaz יְהוֹאָחָ֤ז (yə·hō·w·’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3059: Jehoahaz -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites became king מָ֠לַךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in Samaria, בְּשֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן (bə·šō·mə·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8111: Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel [and he reigned] sixteen שֵׁ֥שׁ (šêš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year Links 2 Kings 13:10 NIV2 Kings 13:10 NLT 2 Kings 13:10 ESV 2 Kings 13:10 NASB 2 Kings 13:10 KJV 2 Kings 13:10 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 13:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 13:10 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 13:10 French Bible 2 Kings 13:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 13:10 In the thirty-seventh year of Joash king (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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