15:9 In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became the king of Judah. 15:10 He ruled for forty-one years in Jerusalem. 1 His grandmother 2 was Maacah daughter of Abishalom. 15:11 Asa did what the Lord approved 3 like his ancestor 4 David had done.
1 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
2 tn Heb “mother,” but Hebrew often uses the terms “father” and “mother” for grandparents and more remote ancestors.
1 tn Heb “what was right in the eyes of the
2 tn Heb “father,” but Hebrew often uses the terms “father” and “mother” for grandparents and more remote ancestors.