'Began' in the Bible

In the twelfth year of Joram the son of Ahab king of Israel, Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah began to reign.

In those days the Lord began to cut off portions from Israel; and Hazael defeated them throughout the territory of Israel:

In those days the Lord began to send Rezin king of Aram and Pekah the son of Remaliah against Judah.