en_tn_condensed/1ki/15/25.md

Connecting Statement:

The rest of chapter 15 and 16 is about the kings of Israel. These events happened while King Asa of Judah was still alive.

the second year of Asa king of Judah

This refers to the second year of Asa's reign. The meaning of this can be made clear. Alternate translation: "when Asa had been king of Judah for almost two years" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)

he reigned over Israel two years

"Nadab reigned over Israel two years"