2 Kings 15:27

In the two and fiftieth year of Azariah king of Judah Pekah the son of Remaliah began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned twenty years.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 15:2 Historical context

2 Kings 15:2 records Azariah's 52-year reign, confirming the synchronism here — Pekah began in Azariah's final year.

2 Kings 15:8 Historical context

2 Kings 15:8 gives Zechariah's synchronism in Azariah's 38th year, providing earlier context for the timeline of Israel's kings.

2 Kings 15:13 Historical context

2 Kings 15:13 records Shallum's reign in Azariah's 39th year, showing the rapid succession before Pekah.

2 Kings 15:23 Historical context

2 Kings 15:23 notes Pekahiah's reign starting in Azariah's 50th year, the king Pekah overthrew.

2 Kings 15:25 Historical context

2 Kings 15:25 describes Pekah's conspiracy and assassination of Pekahiah, explaining how he became king here.

2 Kings 15:37 Historical context

2 Kings 15:37 mentions Pekah as an adversary of Judah during Jotham's reign, showing his broader conflict with the south.

2 Kings 15:32 Historical context

2 Kings 15:32 synchronizes Jotham's reign with Pekah's—providing the chronological anchor for Pekah's rule.

2 Kings 16:1 Historical context

2 Kings 16:1 dates Ahaz's accession to Pekah's 17th year—linking Pekah's reign to the next Judean king.

Isaiah 7:1 Historical context

Isaiah 7:1 gives the parallel account of Pekah and Rezin attacking Jerusalem, providing the same historical event from a prophetic book.

Isaiah 7:4 Allusion

Isaiah 7:4 refers to Pekah as 'son of Remaliah' and instructs not to fear him, adding a prophetic perspective to his threat.

2 Chronicles 28:6 Historical context

2 Chronicles 28:6 recounts Pekah's devastating victory over Judah—filling in the military conflict only hinted at in Kings.

Isaiah 7:9 Allusion

Isaiah 7:9 warns Ahaz during Pekah's attack—connecting Pekah's reign to the prophetic crisis of faith in Judah.