2 Kings 12:1

XII.

THE REIGN OF JEHOASH, OR JOASH. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 24)

(1) Forty years. — A common round number. David and Solomon are each said to have reigned forty years.

His mother’s name. — The author of these short abstracts generally gives this particular in regard to the kings of Judah.

Beer-sheba. — A famous Simeonite sanctuary, and resort of pilgrims (Amos 5:5; Amos 8:14).