The time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years.
- BSB So the duration of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
- NKJV And the period that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
- NASB So the time which Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
- NLT In all, Jehu reigned over Israel from Samaria for twenty-eight years.
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Quick answer
Jehu reigned over Israel for twenty-eight years. His long rule closes the account of his dynasty's founder.
Overview
The reign length frames Jehu's significant but mixed legacy. Twenty-eight years gave time for both his reforms and his failures to take their course. The careful dating reflects the historian's concern for accuracy and sets the stage for the troubled reigns that follow.
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