1 Kings 15:9

9 During the twentieth year Jeroboam was king of Israel, Asa became 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 Everything else Abijah did is written in the book of the history of the kings of Judah. During the time Abijah ruled, there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.

8 Abijah died and was buried in Jerusalem, and his son Asa became king in his place.

9 During the twentieth year Jeroboam was king of Israel, Asa became king of Judah.

10 His grandmother's name was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom. Asa ruled in Jerusalem for forty-one years.

11 Asa did what the Lord said was right, as his ancestor David had done.