Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.
Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abijah, and she was the daughter of Zechariah.
This verse introduces King Hezekiah, who became king at age 25 and ruled Judah for 29 years from Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, this verse introduces King Hezekiah as the successor to his father Ahaz, who had promoted idolatry and led Judah into spiritual decline during a time of Assyrian threats in the 8th century BC. Hezekiah's reign is highlighted as a period of reform and renewal, contrasting with the unfaithfulness of previous kings and setting the stage for his efforts to restore proper worship in the Temple. This introduction underscores the cyclical pattern of obedience and rebellion among Judah's leaders in the divided kingdom era.
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