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There is a large and ever-growing body of extrabiblical evidence that confirms the existence of well over a dozen kings of ancient Israel and Judah. The dates of these outside sources also provide general corroboration for the sequence of kings outlined for both Israel and Judah in 1 and 2 Kings.

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Footnotes

1.

Some argue that King Uzziah of Judah appears in a tribute list of Tiglath-Pileser III as Azriau.

2.

André Lemaire argues that “House of David” appears also on the Mesha Stele. See André Lemaire, “House of David’ Restored in Moabite Inscription,” BAR 20:03.