Jehoshaphat was thirty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi.
Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Azubah, and she was the daughter of Shilhi.
This verse records basic facts about King Jehoshaphat's reign - when he started ruling, how long he ruled, and his family background.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoshaphat was the fourth king of Judah (the southern kingdom) after the nation of Israel split following Solomon's death. He reigned from approximately 873-848 BC and was considered one of the good kings who followed God. The mention of his mother follows the biblical pattern of recording royal genealogies, which was important for establishing legitimacy and lineage in ancient monarchies.
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