KJV ORIGINAL
Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He ruled in Jerusalem for three years. His mother's name was Maachah, and she was the daughter of Abishalom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Abijam ruled for three years and identifies his mother and grandfather by name.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to King Abijam (also called Abijah) of Judah, who ruled around 913-910 BC. In ancient royal records, mentioning the king's mother was important because queen mothers held significant influence in the kingdom. Abishalom is likely referring to Absalom, King David's rebellious son, making this a record of the royal family lineage.
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