The Reign of Azariah

151 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah[1] son of Amaziah king of Judah began to reign.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 15:1

King James Version

The Reign of Azariah

151 In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah Azariah: also called, Uzziah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign.

English Standard Version

The Reign of Azariah

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

The Message

The Reign of Azariah

151 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king in Judah.

New King James Version

The Reign of Azariah

151 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah the son of Amaziah, king of Judah, became king.

New Living Translation

The Reign of Azariah

151 Uzziah son of Amaziah began to rule over Judah in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of King Jeroboam II of Israel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:1

Commentary on 2 Kings 15:1-7

(Read 2 Kings 15:1-7)

Uzziah did for the most part that which was right. It was happy for the kingdom that a good reign was a long one.