2 Kings 14:15-16·~1 min
Jeroboam II Succeeds Jehoash in Israel
Jehoash’s remaining acts are left to the chronicles, and his death is recorded with his burial in Samaria. Jeroboam then reigns in his place.
A15s 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? 16And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.
Section summaryThe account of Jehoash closes in the usual way, pointing to the chronicles and noting his burial. Jeroboam succeeds him on Israel’s throne.
Role in the chapterThis brief notice closes one reign and opens another. It links the defeat of Amaziah to the continuing royal line in Israel.