2 Kings 15:1

In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 15:8 Historical context

In 2 Kings 15:8, Zechariah's reign is synchronized with Azariah's 38th year, continuing the chronological framework from 15:1.

In 2 Kings 14:21, the people make Azariah king at sixteen, the same event synchronized in 15:1 but with more detail.

2 Kings 14:16 Historical context

In 2 Kings 14:16, Jeroboam II succeeds Jehoash, providing the context for the synchronism in 15:1 with Jeroboam's 27th year.

In 2 Chronicles 26:1, the parallel account names Uzziah and records the same accession from sixteen years old.

In 2 Chronicles 26:3, it adds Uzziah's reign length (52 years) and mother's name, supplementing the Kings record.

In 2 Chronicles 26:4, it gives Uzziah's spiritual evaluation: he did right in the LORD's eyes, paralleling 2 Kings 15:3.

Amos 1:1 Historical context

In Amos 1:1, the same kings (Uzziah/Azariah and Jeroboam) set the historical context for Amos's prophecies.

Matthew 1:8 Historical context

In Matthew 1:8, Uzziah (Azariah) appears in Jesus' genealogy, linking the king to the Messiah's lineage.

Hosea 1:1 Historical context

Hosea 1:1 dates his ministry to the reign of Jeroboam II and Uzziah, matching the synchronism in 2 Kings 15:1.