2 Kings 16:1

Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. This was in the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah.

2 Kings 16:1, Readable English Bible (READ)

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Previous · 2 Kings 15:38Jotham died and joined his ancestors. He was buried with them in the City of David, his ancestor. His son Ahaz became king in his place. Next · 2 Kings 16:2Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king. He ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. He did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God, as his…