Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah.
He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he ruled for twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Abi, and she was the daughter of Zachariah.
This verse tells us that King Hezekiah became king at age 25 and ruled for 29 years, and it identifies his mother Abi.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the historical narrative in the Books of Kings, which chronicles the reigns of kings in ancient Judah and Israel during the divided kingdom period. Hezekiah became king of Judah at age 25 and ruled for 29 years, a time when the nation faced threats from the Assyrian empire and he is noted for his efforts to reform religious practices. His mother's name, Abi, is mentioned as part of standard genealogical records to establish royal lineage and legitimacy.
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