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Sections for 2 Kings 15
2Ki 15:1-7 Azariah's Reign over Judah.
2Ki 15:8-16 Zechariah's Reign over Israel.
2Ki 15:17-21 Menahem's Reign.
2Ki 15:22-24 Pekahiah's Reign.
2Ki 15:27-31 Pekah's Reign.
2Ki 15:32-38 Jotham's Reign over Judah.
2Ki 15:32-38 Jotham's Reign over Judah.

Jotham's Reign over Judah.

33. Jotham was 25 years old when he began to reign alone, having previously served as his father's co-regent (2Ki 15:5).

35. The higher gate of the Lord's house refers to one of its courts, likely the entrance that led into the palace (2Ch 23:20).

37. At this time, the Lord started sending Rezin, the king of Syria, and Pekah, the son of Remaliah, against Judah (see also 2Ch 27:5). This marks the beginning of the hostile alliance between the kings of Israel and Syria, which would eventually lead to war during the reign of Ahaz.