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10 Shallum son of Jabesh made plans against Zechariah. Shallum killed Zechariah in Ibleam.[a] Shallum became the new king. 11 All the other things that Zechariah did are written in the book, The History of the Kings of Israel. 12 In this way the Lord’s word came true. He had told Jehu that four generations of his descendants would be kings of Israel.

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  1. 2 Kings 15:10 in Ibleam This is found in some copies of the ancient Greek version. The standard Hebrew text has “in public.”

10 Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah. He attacked him in front of the people,[a] assassinated(A) him and succeeded him as king. 11 The other events of Zechariah’s reign are written in the book of the annals(B) of the kings of Israel. 12 So the word of the Lord spoken to Jehu was fulfilled:(C) “Your descendants will sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation.”[b]

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  1. 2 Kings 15:10 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts in Ibleam
  2. 2 Kings 15:12 2 Kings 10:30