2 Kings 16:1

In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah Ahaz the son of Jotham king of Judah began to reign.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 15:27–30 Historical context

2 Kings 15:27-30 records Pekah's reign and death; 2 Kings 16:1 dates Ahaz's accession to Pekah's 17th year, linking the two.

2 Kings 15:32 Historical context

2 Kings 15:32 introduces Jotham, son of Uzziah, as king of Judah — the father of Ahaz, providing the immediate predecessor.

2 Kings 15:33 Historical context

2 Kings 15:33 gives Jotham's reign length and mother, filling in background for Ahaz's accession.

2 Kings 15:38 Historical context

2 Kings 15:38 records Jotham's death, directly leading to Ahaz succeeding him as king.

2 Chronicles 28:1-4 provides a parallel account of Ahaz's reign, detailing his idolatry and evil practices.

Isaiah 7:1 Historical context

Isaiah 7:1 describes the Syro-Ephraimite war during Ahaz's reign, an event that occurs after his accession.

1 Chronicles 3:13 Historical context

1 Chronicles 3:13 lists Ahaz in the Davidic genealogy, confirming his place in the royal line.

Matthew 1:9 Historical context

Matthew 1:9 lists Ahaz in Jesus' genealogy, confirming his historical place in the Davidic line.

Isaiah 1:1 Historical context

Isaiah 1:1 dates Isaiah's vision to the reigns including Ahaz, showing he was a contemporary of the prophet.

Hosea 1:1 Historical context

Hosea 1:1 lists Ahaz as one of the kings during Hosea's prophecies, providing historical context.

Micah 1:1 Historical context

Micah 1:1 includes Ahaz among the kings of Judah during Micah's ministry, setting the timeframe.