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 introduces King Hezekiah of Judah, who ruled from approximately 715-686 BC during a turbulent time when the Assyrian Empire was threatening the region. The mention of his mother follows the pattern in Kings and Chronicles of recording the queen mother's name, as she held significant influence in the royal court. Hezekiah would become one of Judah's most celebrated kings for his religious reforms and trust in God.
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