Zechariah (nov 3, 842 BC – may 4, 841 BC)
Description:
Son of Jeroboam II, he was king of Israel after his father died. He reigned for only 6 months, and then was murdered by Shallum.The death of Zechariah was in fulfillment of a prophecy spoken to Jehu that his line would last only for 4 generations.
It is not known how old he was when he became king, so only the years of his reign are depicted here.
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Date:
nov 3, 842 BC
may 4, 841 BC
~ 1 years and 6 months