2 Kings 15:8-10

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Zechariah’s Short Rule Over Israel

⁸ Zechariah son of Jeroboam ruled over Samaria in Israel for six months. This was during the 38th year that Azariah was king of Judah. ⁹ Zechariah did what the Lord said was wrong. He did the same things his ancestors did. He did not stop committing the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat who caused Israel to sin.

¹⁰ Shallum son of Jabesh made plans against Zechariah. Shallum killed Zechariah in Ibleam.^[a] Shallum became the new king.