1 Kings 15:2

“Three yeeres reigned hee in Ierusalem: and his mothers name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.”

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 15:2

Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name [was] Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
- King James Version

He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For three years he was king in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah, the daughter of Abishalom.
- Basic English Bible

He reigned three years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maachah, a daughter of Abishalom.
- Darby Bible

Three years he reigned in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
- Webster's Bible

Three years reigned he in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
- World English Bible

three years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Maachah daughter of Abishalom;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Three years reigned he in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Maacah the daughter of Abishalom.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 1 Kings 15:2

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 15:2

15:2 Three years - That is, part of three years. Abishalom - Or,of Absalom, as he is called #2Chron 11:21|. And because he is herementioned as a known person, without any addition of his kindred orquality, some conceive that this was Absalom's daughter, called properlyTamar, #2Sam 14:27|, and from her royal grandmother, #2Sam 3:3|,Maacah.


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