1 Kings 15:9

9 In Jeroboam's twentieth year as king of Israel, Asa began to rule as king of Judah.

1 Kings 15:9 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 15:9

And in the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel reigned
Asa over Judah.
] How this is to be accounted for (See Gill on 1 Kings 15:2).

1 Kings 15:9 In-Context

7 Isn't everything else about Abijam--everything he did--written in the official records of the kings of Judah? There was war between Abijam and Jeroboam.
8 Abijam lay down in death with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. His son Asa succeeded him as king.
9 In Jeroboam's twentieth year as king of Israel, Asa began to rule as king of Judah.
10 He ruled 41 years in Jerusalem. His grandmother was named Maacah, daughter of Abishalom.
11 Asa did what the LORD considered right, as his ancestor David had done.
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