ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Kings 15:2
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1 Kings 15:2

15:2 He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. That is, 913–910 b.c.

His mother’s name was Maacah. Probably because of his sources, the author lists the name of the king’s mother for the monarchs of Judah only (see Introduction: Chronology).

Abishalom. A variant spelling of “Absalom” (cf. 2 Sam. 3:3; 14:27; 2 Chr. 13:2).