What is the meaning of 2 Kings 15:32? In the second year • The writer begins with a precise time-stamp, anchoring the moment in Israel’s calendar (cf. 2 Kings 15:27). • Such dating underscores the historical reliability of the narrative; Scripture is not myth but rooted in verifiable chronology (Luke 1:1-4). • It also links Judah’s story to Israel’s, reminding readers that the two kingdoms, though divided, unfold under the same sovereign God. of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah over Israel • Pekah ruled the northern kingdom after assassinating Pekahiah (2 Kings 15:25-28). • His reign was marked by continued idolatry and instability, culminating in Assyrian aggression (2 Kings 15:29). • Isaiah later references Pekah’s coalition against Judah (Isaiah 7:1-2), showing how his actions shaped regional politics and set the stage for prophetic warnings. • Mentioning Pekah here quietly contrasts Judah’s coming king with Israel’s troubled leadership. Jotham son of Uzziah • Jotham’s identity ties him to Uzziah (also called Azariah), a king who “did right” but overstepped in the temple (2 Chronicles 26:3-21). • The phrase signals continuity in the Davidic line (2 Samuel 7:16) and reminds readers that God’s covenant promise is intact despite human failings. • Jotham himself will be commended: “He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (2 Kings 15:34). • His upbringing under a disciplined father likely shaped his own steady leadership (Proverbs 22:6). became king of Judah • Judah receives a new monarch while Israel persists in turmoil, highlighting the contrasting spiritual trajectories of the two kingdoms (2 Chronicles 27:1-2). • Jotham’s accession keeps the Messianic lineage moving forward, safeguarding the promise that the Messiah would come through Judah (Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:6-9). • His reign, though short in the record, is marked by military successes and fortified projects (2 Chronicles 27:3-6), illustrating how faithfulness invites God’s favor even in turbulent times. summary 2 Kings 15:32 is more than a date line; it weaves together divine chronology, contrasting kingdoms, covenant lineage, and the steadfast faithfulness of God. As Pekah’s corrupt rule plods on in Israel, the Lord raises up Jotham in Judah to continue the Davidic story, proving again that His purposes march on undeterred. |
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