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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 16:23

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Twelve years - That is, and he reigned twelve years, not from this thirty - first year of Asa, for he died in his thirty - eighth year, Kg1 16:29, but from the beginning of his reign, which was in Asa's twenty - seventh year, Kg1 16:15-16. So he reigned four years in a state of war with Tibni, and eight years peaceably. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 16:24
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